Natural Gas Compression Stations

Natural Gas Compression Stations FAQ

What is the role of natural gas compressor stations?

The natural gas compressor station plays a vital role in the oil and gas industry. Companies construct these stations along natural gas pipelines and use them to compress gas so it can continue flowing downstream to its final destination, which may be a processing facility, a storage tank, or retail or utility companies.

What is compressed natural gas station?

Compressed natural gas (CNG) Compressed natural gas (CNG) transportation is used in very small systems in environmentally sensitive areas. Trucks, ships, or barges transport the gas from a remote well to a pipeline or from a pipeline to a customer location. Sometimes the gas is transported to remote filling stations for CNG-fueled vehicles.

How does a gas compressor station work?

The action of the compressor station is actually what moves the gas. As the station compresses the gas, it pushes it into a small space. This gives it a very high pressure as it leaves the station, and the gas moves by expanding through the pipe and relieving the pressure.

Can you compress natural gas?

Why Compress?Natural gas must be compressed for efficient processing, transportation, and storage.By decreasing the volume and increasing the pressure, pipelines can accommodate much higher gas flow rates.Decreasing well head pressure by 'sucking' on the well can increase production of both gas and oil.More items...