REDUCING CO₂ EMISSIONS IN GAS PROCESSING

Natural gas is widely recognized as one of the cleanest fossil fuels due to its lower carbon intensity compared to coal and oil. However, the processes involved in extracting, separating, transporting, and refining natural gas still contribute significantly to global CO₂ emissions. Gas processing facilities—responsible for removing impurities, separating hydrocarbons, and preparing gas for pipeline or LNG transport—consume large amounts of energy and release CO₂ both directly and indirectly. In the context of global climate change, reducing emissions in this sector has become a strategic priority for governments, industries, and energy companies. This article explores the major sources of CO₂ emissions in gas processing and highlights modern technological, operational, and policy-driven solutions aimed at achieving low-carbon or near-zero-carbon gas production.

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