In-Pipe Turbine Generator Field Demonstration Project
ZKO Oilfield Industries
| Project Type | Project Value | Project Status | Location | Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Project TypeDemonstration |
Project Value$5,900,000 |
Project StatusActive |
LocationAlberta |
Funding Amount$2,844,000 |
ZKO has partnered with Peyto Exploration & Development to demonstrate an in-pipe turbine generator that uses flowing natural gas in the pipeline from the wellhead to generate electricity, which is used to power chemical injection pumps, eliminating a large source of methane venting in natural gas production.
Chemical injection pumps currently operate pneumatically and vent methane to the atmosphere. The ZKO in-pipe turbine generates power from wellhead pressure with zero emissions and will be used to power electronic pumps to eliminate this methane venting.