Iran studies options for maximizing gas use

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · Pet. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5115349

Vickrey, R E

Current crude oil production in Iran amounts to more than 2 billion bbl each yr, with approx. 1.7 trillion standard cu ft of dissolved and associated natural gas-- most of which still is flared as it has been since commercial crude production began in that country in 1908. During 1974, gas was utilized as follows: (1) export to the Soviet Union (nearly 1 billion cu ft per day); (2) industrial, commercial, and domestic sales; (3) bottled gas and natural gas liquids; and (4) field production operations. Activity already is well underway on increasing crude production. Therefore, the National Iranian Oil Co. has been investigating the possibilities of utilizing large quantities of associated gas. These possibilities include (1) another large diameter line parallel to the existing transmission line for transportation by the USSR to markets in W. Europe; (2) a line westward through Austria to Europe; (3) joint venture construction of LNG plants and transport by tanker; (4) expansion of the distribution system; and (5) inject gas back into the oil reservoirs.

• Research Organization: Vickrey Engineering Co
• OSTI ID: 5115349
• Journal Information: Pet. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Pet. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 47:2; ISSN PENGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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