Natural Gas Processing
When natural gas first comes from its underground well, it comes in a raw form that is not usable and able to be transported by existing natural gas pipelines. The natural gas is, at that point, sent to natural gas processing plants, also known as fractionators. The end product consists nearly all as methane, which is then sent on for its uses in residential and commercial activities. Natural gas processing makes the uses of the fossil fuel much more broad through the use of the refined output and byproducts.
Natural gas comes into processing centers from one of a variety of different wells. The main three are crude oil wells, gas wells, and condensate wells. The raw natural gas is then put through the processing factory. Much of the standards set forth are needed for the natural gas to be sent in the pipeline transmission and distribution companies. Depending on the pipeline design, the processing factory may adjust its quality standards. Natural gas processing yields four main byproducts: natural gas condensate, sulfur, ethane, and natural gas liquids (NGL).