Midstream

Gathering System

byAlex Valsamos

Gathering System

A gathering system in the midstream industry consists of smaller diameter pipelines that connect directly to producers' wellheads or production facilities. These pipelines transport untreated oil or gas to a central location, such as a compressor station, storage facility, processing plant or larger transmission pipeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the components of a gathering system?

Gathering systems play a vital role in oil and gas production by transporting raw hydrocarbons from wellheads to central processing facilities or storage locations. They collect unprocessed oil and gas from multiple wells and move it to where impurities can be removed and the product can be refined. This process ensures efficient and reliable transportation, reduces operational costs and helps maintain continuous production.

What is the techology used in gathering systems?

Pipelines: Connect wellheads to processing facilities.
Compression and pumping: Maintain pressure and flow rates.
Separation equipment: Remove impurities from raw hydrocarbons.
Monitoring and control systems: Use SCADA for real-time data management.
Geographic information systems: Plan and manage pipeline routes.

What challenges do gathering systems face?

Gathering systems face several challenges, including managing increased production volumes from new drilling techniques, maintaining the integrity of aging infrastructure and ensuring efficient and safe transportation of raw hydrocarbons. Additionally, balancing flow rates and pressures, removing impurities and integrating advanced monitoring technologies are critical for optimizing performance and preventing bottlenecks.

What are the solutions to these challenges?

Upgrading infrastructure: Replace or refurbish aging pipelines.
Advanced monitoring: Use real-time systems like SCADA.
Flow management: Balance flow rates with compressors and pumps.
Regular maintenance: Conduct routine inspections.
Environmental safeguards: Implement leak detection and repair systems.

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