Techno-Economic Analysis of Hybrid Energy System for Efficient Utilization of Waste Flare Gas from Oil and Gas Fields

Gas flaring is an issue of severe environmental and health concern in oil and gas fields worldwide. The presented study has devised hybrid renewable energy systems as a suitable alternative to utilize the waste gas flares for power production. The proposed solution will be instrumental in 1) clearing up the waste gas, which is hazardous, 2) solving the electricity crisis and meeting local demands, 3) Cost saving as compared to the existing power system for the project lifetime of 25 years. The electrical performance and economic comparison of three different grid-connected hybrid renewable energy configurations comprising solar photovoltaic, hydrokinetic river turbines, gas microturbines, and converter for oil and gas field is presented in this study. Hourly calculations were performed using optimization and control methodologies.