Turning flared ethane into efficient electricity

Our client had a challenge. Their main consumer plant was out of action, which meant some of the ethane stored on-site had to be flared because there was no other use for it. Which is when they turned to us. Could we use this waste ethane to generate site electricity? Could we alleviate environmental flaring
issues while reducing energy costs? Could we do it all within an initial six-week installation period? Challenge accepted.

Our experts modelled a complete solution, with full design and project reviews, cost saving analysis, equipment sizing, installation and grid connection. To power our solution, we commissioned three of our own J420C 1440 KWe generators. While all engines had to be retuned to run on ethane instead of natural gas. To ensure full compliance and complete peace of mind, we also carried out full generator testing and certification.

The project has achieved all objectives. Waste ethane is now being used to generate efficient site electricity. Saving our client money and minimising the environmental effects of flaring.