Case Study: a major operator in the Middle East achieves cleaner combustion with Wood's brownfield flare system upgrade

a major operator in the Middle East removes 100% of black smoke with Wood

Wood Group was selected by a major operator in the Middle East to upgrade an existing low-elevated candle flare system at a degassing station. The brownfield project's challenge was to improve environmental performance to meet regulatory standards by achieving a cleaner flame, all while operating within a congested plant with limited space and avoiding prolonged production shutdowns.

Wood implemented a unique design that connected existing valves at grade to a new independent low-pressure flare system with a knockout drum, an elevated stack, and strategically located air blowers. This solution enabled Wood to complete the project from concept to start-up in two years, which was 100% faster than traditional timelines. The results included the complete removal of black smoke, full regulatory compliance, and the maintenance of production throughout the construction phase.

Major Operator in the Middle East