Gas-metering test and research facility to meet North Sea needs

Journal Article · Mon Dec 12 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6773571

Bosio, J; Wilcox, P; Sembsmoen, O ^[1]

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1. Karsto Metering and Technology Lab., Haugesund (NO)

A joint-venture, high-pressure, large-flow-rate facility to test, qualify, and research new natural-gas metering systems has been built by Den Norske Stats Oljeselskap A.S. (Statoil) and Total Marine Norsk A.S. Located near Haugesund in the Stavanger area, the lab, designated the Karsto Metering and Technology Laboratory, or K-Lab, is adjacent to Norway's first natural-gas-processing plant. It receives natural gas from across the Norwegian Trench from the Statfjord complex and after processing it sends it on to Emden, West Germany. The gas, which is produced in the North Sea, is transported to United Kingdom and the European continent through a high-pressure pipeline network. The importance of gas-metering technology has been emphasized by oil and gas companies as well as by national regulatory authorities.

• OSTI ID: 6773571
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 86:50; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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