Reduced Methanol Contamination

in produced oil and gas condensate

Problem Definition

Methanol contamination is a problem for oil and gas producers. Methanol is typically used during well shut-ins to avert the risk of gas hydrate formation. On asset restarts, some methanol is carried over into the export transportation systems which affects the quality and value of the oil and gas condensate produced. Methanol contamination can also result in charges and penalties being imposed by pipeline operators and oil and gas refineries, who have to incur costs to remove the methanol from their systems.