Aprovechamiento del gas asociado excedente del Bloque 2 para un proyecto de generación de energía

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. This project evaluates the use of surplus associated gas produced at the Ancón Gas Treatment Plant (PTG) and in sections 72 and 74 of Block 2 of the Gustavo Galindo Field, with the aim of transforming it into electrical energy for the Santa Elena peninsula. Currently, approximately 450,000 ft³/day of gas are flared, generating significant energy losses and polluting emissions. Through a diagnosis of the current system, gas characterization, and analysis of production records, an additional volume of 413,874 ft³/day was identified from 25 selected wells, resulting in a total usable net volume of 833,874 ft³/day. Based on this volume, a potential electricity generation capacity of close to 2 MW was determined. The study includes the conceptual design of the capture system, primary separation, compression, integration into a new PTG, and the proposal for the implementation of a new power generation plant. Likewise, the operational, environmental, and social benefits of the project were evaluated, demonstrating the reduction of emissions from gas flaring, compliance with national regulations, and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. The results demonstrate that the use of surplus associated gas is technically and energetically viable, allowing an environmental liability to be transformed into a sustainable and replicable energy asset for the Ecuadorian oil industry.