History of oil and gas in Louisiana
Louisiana has played a central role in the development of the American oil and gas industry for more than a century. From the first commercial oil discovery near Jennings in 1901 to pioneering offshore production [...]
Origins of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in Oil and Gas
Understanding the origins of hydrogen Sulfide in reservoirs, during production, and in surface facilities is essential for prediction, prevention, and effective treatment. H₂S in hydrocarbon systems arises from three primary categories of sources: biogenic (microbial), [...]
History of oil and gas in North Dakota
Oil and gas development in North Dakota has transformed a sparsely populated agricultural state into one of America’s premier energy producers. Centered on the massive Williston Basin, the industry’s journey reflects decades of exploration persistence, [...]
The History of Oil and Gas in Alberta
Oil and Gas in Alberta has transformed the province from a sparsely populated prairie and foothill region into one of the world’s most important energy producers. With vast conventional reserves and the third-largest oil reserves [...]
Mercaptans in OTSG Feed Gas
Mercaptans, also known as thiols, are organic sulfur compounds that can create serious operational and maintenance challenges in oil and gas facilities. This is especially true when they appear in the fuel gas supplied to [...]
Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) of H2S Removal Technologies
In the oil and gas, biogas, and industrial sectors, H2S removal is not merely a technical necessity—it is one of the most consequential financial decisions a facility will make. While many operators still select technologies [...]
MEA Triazine vs MMA Triazine
Removing H₂S — a process known as gas sweetening — is non-negotiable for operators worldwide. While regenerative amine systems (using aqueous monoethanolamine or MDEA) dominate high-volume, high-H₂S fields, liquid chemical scavengers offer a flexible, lower-capex [...]
MBO H2S Scavenger
Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is one of the most problematic contaminants in the oil and gas industry. It is highly toxic, extremely corrosive, and can cause catastrophic equipment failure through sulfide stress cracking. In addition to [...]
Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide in H2S Removal
Among chemical H2S removal methods, caustic scrubbing using strong bases stands out for low-to-moderate H₂S volumes (typically under 10 tons of sulfur per day). Sodium hydroxide (NaOH, caustic soda) and potassium hydroxide (KOH, caustic potash) [...]
Activated Carbon vs. FeO-Based Adsorbents
Dry adsorption using solid media is a proven, simple, and effective technology for flows from tens to thousands of m³/h and moderate H₂S loads. Two dominant adsorbent families are activated carbon (AC) — especially impregnated [...]
Mercaptan Removal from oil and gas
Mercaptans, also known as thiols (RSH), are organosulfur compounds that pose significant challenges in the oil and gas industry. These volatile, odorous impurities occur naturally in crude oil, natural gas, condensates, LPG, and refined products. [...]
Membrane Separation Technology for H2S Removal
Natural gas is a critical energy source, but raw “sour” gas often contains hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), a highly toxic, corrosive, and environmentally harmful impurity. Pipeline specifications typically require H₂S levels below 4 ppm to ensure [...]