Plan Your Methanol Freeze Protection Program Before the First Freeze

A Carlsbad-area producer cut methanol consumption by more than a third in a two-week head-to-head test. Not by gambling on freeze protection. By injecting methanol only when ambient temperature actually demanded it. Mirador controllers held injection at zero above 70°F and stepped the rate up as temperatures fell, saving 277 quarts of methanol on 8 injection points in 14 days against a conventional always-on program. The full numbers are in the Efficient Methanol Regulation case study. Freeze protection held. The methanol bill did not. If you are reading this in September, you still have time to stand up that kind [...]

Top 5 Challenges in Methanol Management and How to Solve Them

Managing methanol in oil and gas operations is critical but comes with its own set of challenges. From inconsistent injection rates to unanticipated emergencies, improper methanol management can lead to significant operational and financial repercussions. Here, we explore the top five challenges in methanol management and how innovative solutions from DC3 can address them. 1. Inconsistent Methanol Injection Rates Maintaining accurate and consistent methanol injection rates is a persistent challenge. Variances in injection can lead to either under-treatment, which risks hydrate formation, or over-treatment, which results in unnecessary chemical expenses. Solution: DC3’s pump controllers, like the Mirador system, [...]