When winter weather arrives, methanol injection becomes the frontline defense against hydrate formation in oil and gas pipelines. Without the right program in place, hydrate plugs can form quickly, choking production, damaging equipment, and creating dangerous working conditions. Unfortunately, many operators wait until the first freeze hits before adjusting their methanol programs. By then, it’s often too late — inefficiencies creep in, costs climb, and crews are left scrambling in freezing, high-risk conditions. At DC3, we believe methanol management shouldn’t be reactive. With the right tools and automation, you can build a proactive program that not only protects production but [...]

H2S Chemical Automation in Oil and Gas Operations Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) scavenger chemical automation control schemes should maximize chemical cost savings while minimizing solids build up that contributes substantial lost production and downstream plugging in vessels or pipelines.  Across the industry, operators and chemical service providers are always seeking the most efficient, cost-effective, and automated ways to scavenge H2S from a process.  Enhanced visibility into your flow rates, pump performance and system parameters provide teams with the tools required to achieve maximum treating efficiency without over-reacting chemistries or shutting down facilities. Challenges in H2S Scavenger Management Managing H2S scavengers effectively [...]

Methanol injection is vital in cold-weather operations, however, traditional methods often lead to over-injection, increased costs, and wasted resources. Leveraging advanced technology, companies like DC3 are transforming methanol management with innovative solutions designed to optimize injection programs, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. The Challenges of Traditional Methanol Management Approaches In cold climates, oil and gas operators rely on methanol injection to prevent pipeline blockages. Traditionally, these programs have been plagued by inefficiencies, including over-injection due to temperature fluctuations, which increases operational costs and risks to safety. Manual monitoring methods can be labor-intensive, prone to inaccuracies, and challenging to integrate with [...]