Cryogenic processing plant
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(a facility where natural gas flowing from wells is cooled to sub-zero temperatures)
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A cryogenic processing plant is a facility where natural gas flowing from wells is cooled to sub-zero temperatures in order to condense liquids or NGLs (natural gas liquids). These can include butane, ethane and propane. NGLs are shipped to market and often used in refineries and petrochemical plants for fuel. The methane gas that remains after removing liquids is transported via pipeline to where it is needed.
As an example of how cryogenic processing works, gas in Butler Co., PA typically has a BTU level that runs around 1250. A higher BTU level signifies the presence of greater amounts of NGLs. A cryogenic plant reduces the BTU level of the gas flowing from the well to 1100 which is a suitable level for use as natural gas.
