
Project Description
In 2006 Oxy Elk Hills began the search for NRU technology to complement their nitrogen flood project near Bakersfield, CA. The client wanted technology that could handle a wide range of nitrogen content, provide a clean separation, all the while requiring minimal horsepower. BCCK’s Nitech™ process was able to meet the requirements and BCCK was selected for the project.
The Nitech™ process provides the nitrogen near 300 psig, which dramatically reduced the injection horsepower required to re-inject the nitrogen stream. The facility also utilizes BCCK’s latest generation internal reflux condenser that provides the clean separation required. The facility came on-line in 2007.
Facility Size: 50 MMSCFD
Plant Type: Nitrogen Flood, NRU/ NGL Extraction
Inlet Gas N2 Content: 20% - 90%
Completion: August 2007