Project Background In the oil and gas industry, wellhead associated gas has long been a challenge. Traditionally, a significant portion of this valuable resource was either flared into the atmosphere or vented directly, wasting energy and contributin...
In the oil and gas industry, wellhead associated gas has long been a challenge. Traditionally, a significant portion of this valuable resource was either flared into the atmosphere or vented directly, wasting energy and contributing to environmental pollution. Today, however, the industry is transforming — associated gas is increasingly recognized not as waste, but as a valuable fuel resource .
China's national oil companies have been at the forefront of this transition. Jilin Oilfield, for example, has demonstrated that associated gas can be transformed from "waste to treasure" — one cubic meter of associated gas now generates more than one yuan in revenue, and recovered gas has generated over 11 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in a single facility . This project reflects the same forward-thinking approach: capturing wellhead gas that would otherwise be wasted and converting it into clean, reliable electricity.
This Sinopec Wellhead Gas Power Generation Project — a 1MW+ gas power station built on a 50-200KW modular platform — demonstrates a practical, scalable solution for wellhead energy recovery. The system features soundproof gas generators with automatic start capability, delivering clean, efficient power for oilfield operations and grid supply.
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Parameter |
Requirement |
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Application |
Gas power generation using wellhead associated gas |
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Installed Capacity |
1MW+ (multiple 50-200KW modular units) |
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Core Challenges |
Capturing and utilizing wellhead gas, reducing flaring/venting, environmental compliance |
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Configuration |
Soundproof-type gas generators for site-friendly operation |
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Operational Requirement |
Automatic start, clean and efficient generation, minimal environmental impact |
Our gas generator sets are specifically engineered to utilize wellhead associated gas, transforming a waste product into a valuable energy source:
Fuel Flexibility: Designed to operate on wellhead associated gas, natural gas, and other methane-rich gas streams — adapting to the specific gas composition available at the wellsite
Efficient Combustion: Advanced lean-burn combustion technology delivers high electrical efficiency while minimizing emissions — maximizing the value extracted from every cubic meter of gas
Low Emissions Profile: Clean combustion significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to flaring or venting, supporting environmental compliance and sustainability goals
Continuous Operation Capability: Built for 24/7 operation, providing a reliable power source for oilfield facilities or grid feed-in
Oilfield operations often occur in environmentally sensitive or populated areas. Our soundproof design ensures quiet, neighbor-friendly operation:
Acoustic Enclosure: Heavy-duty sound-attenuating enclosure reduces operational noise to levels suitable for residential or mixed-use areas
Weatherproof Construction: The soundproof enclosure also provides protection against rain, dust, and extreme temperatures — essential for remote wellsite conditions
Compact Footprint: Space-efficient design allows installation in constrained wellsite locations without disrupting existing operations
Easy Maintenance Access: Designed with accessible service points, ensuring routine maintenance can be performed quickly and safely
Oilfield power needs don't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Our generators are engineered for fully automatic operation:
Remote Start Capability: Start and stop the generator remotely from a control room or central operations center — no need for on-site personnel
Automatic Mains Failure Detection: When grid power fails or becomes unstable, the system automatically starts and transfers critical loads — ensuring continuous power for essential oilfield equipment
Unattended Operation: Once running, the system monitors itself, automatically adjusting to load changes and shutting down safely when power is no longer required
Real-Time Monitoring: Integrated control systems provide operational data and alerts, enabling proactive maintenance and minimal downtime
The project's 50-200KW modular building blocks deliver a total capacity exceeding 1MW:
Scalable Power: Multiple units can be paralleled to match the available gas supply and power demand — start with one unit and add more as gas flow increases
Load-Optimized Operation: When multiple units are paralleled, the system can automatically start and stop units to match the load, optimizing fuel efficiency and minimizing runtime hours on each unit
Redundancy Capability: N+1 configuration options ensure maintenance on one unit does not interrupt power supply
Future Expansion Ready: Additional units can be integrated seamlessly as gas production increases
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Dimension |
Standard Diesel Sets |
Gas Generator Sets (Outevo Solution) |
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Fuel Source |
Purchased diesel |
On-site associated gas — zero fuel cost |
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Emissions Profile |
High particulate/NOx |
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Operating Noise |
Standard |
Soundproof enclosure — site-friendly |
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Operational Cost |
High (fuel + transport) |
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Environmental Impact |
Flaring/venting avoided |
Resource recovery + emissions reduction |
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Starting |
Manual/Semi-auto |
Fully automatic with remote start |
Across the oil and gas industry, wellhead gas power generation is proving its value. In one exemplary case, an oilfield in China recovered and utilized over 3.7 million cubic meters of associated gas in a single year, generating 11.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity — transforming a waste stream into a revenue stream .
This Sinopec Wellhead Gas Power Generation Project follows the same principle: capturing gas that would otherwise be flared or vented, converting it into clean power for oilfield operations or grid supply, and reducing environmental impact.
Key Benefits Delivered:
Zero Fuel Cost: Power generation using on-site associated gas — no purchased fuel required
Environmental Compliance: Eliminates flaring/venting, reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Energy Independence: Reliable on-site power, independent of grid instability
Soundproof Operation: Minimizes noise impact on nearby communities and operations
Automatic Operation: Unattended, remote-controlled power generation
Modular Scalability: 1MW+ total capacity, expandable as gas supply increases
Shanghai Outevo Machinery Co., Ltd. is a global power equipment solution provider — with high quality generator sets as the core, covering all scenarios of power supply demands. Outstanding Quality, Evolving Power.
We maintain deep cooperative partnerships with world-class power manufacturers including MTU, Cummins, Perkins, Jenbacher, Doosan, Kubota, Volvo, Scania, Weichai, Yuchai, and SDEC, dedicated to providing localized power solutions tailored to complex operating conditions for customers worldwide.
Choosing Outevo means choosing a solid support from the core strength of Chinese industry.
Shanghai Outevo Machinery Co., Ltd.
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