EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL LOSSES OF HYDROCARBONS OF LIGHT FRACTIONS IN THE PROCESSES OF COLLECTION AND PRIMARY TREATMENT AT THE MUBARAK FIELDS OF OGPD

Abstract

The article “Evaluation of Technological Losses of Hydrocarbons of Light Fractions in the Processes of Collection
and Primary Treatment at the Mubarak Fields of OGPD” addresses the significant issue of hydrocarbon losses
during the collection and initial preparation of oil at the Mubarak fields, operated by the Mubarak Oil and Gas Production
Department (OGPD). The authors analyze various stages of oil loss, including evaporation, associated gas separation,
and oil-water emulsion separation. The study reveals that technological losses in the collection and primary treatment
stages can account for up to 9.5% of the oil produced, with the majority of these losses occurring in the field. The research
emphasizes the need to reduce such losses through improved separator systems, better management of associated gas,
and optimized operating conditions for oil and gas collection equipment. The article also presents empirical data from
the Kukdumalak, South Kemachi, and Umid fields, outlining specific technological oil losses during evaporation, separation,
and dehydration across different seasons. The findings highlight the need for effective management and advanced
techniques to reduce these losses. The authors provide valuable recommendations for reducing hydrocarbon losses in
the Mubarak fields and similar oil extraction sites, which would have significant implications for improving the economic
efficiency of oil production and reducing environmental impact.