Life Cycle Assessment of a Natural Gas Condensate Stabilization Unit

The oil and gas industry are fundamental to the global economy, supplying essential energy resources for various industrial and domestic uses. However, this industry also has significant environmental implications, with substantial contributions to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water resource depletion, and energy consumption. Condensate stabilization units, a crucial component in the natural gas supply chain, are energy-intensive operations with notable environmental impacts. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has emerged as a powerful tool for evaluating and minimizing the environmental effects of industrial processes. This paper explores the application of LCA to natural gas condensate stabilization units, analyzing their environmental footprint and identifying areas for improvement. The study delves into the advantages and challenges of using LCA in this context, reviews existing research, highlights technological advancements, and discusses opportunities for enhancing the sustainability of these units. Finally, based on reference ۱, optimization compares the effect of real and optimized operation on LCA of the stabilization unit. Results show that optimization has a positive effect on LCA in many cases such as a ۱۲% reduction in global warming.

کلیدواژه ها:

Natural gas ، condensate ، stabilization unit ، optimization ، LCA ، Environment