Topic last reviewed: February 2025
Sectors: Midstream, Upstream
Flaring and venting emissions reduction are key enhancers of the climate and sustainability performance of the oil and gas industry. Flaring and venting mitigation also enables the reduction of the primary energy consumed during operations and therefore enhances the overall efficiency of the production value chain.
The IOGP report 6751 Guidelines for venting minimization and vent recovery systems provides guidance on the minimization of venting and offers the preliminary evaluation and design considerations for vapour recovery units (VRUs). The document focuses on the upstream oil and gas industry; however, many of its principles and practices can be applied to the midstream and downstream sectors. This document is not a design manual or a regulatory compliance document, but rather offers general guidance on vent minimization and VRU design considerations. The IOGP report 675 provides an overview of methane and other hydrocarbon emissions from venting and industry experience in eliminating or recovering these emissions. It examines typical VRU systems and their components, describing the motivations, justifications for, and the potential implications of installing a VRU. Finally, it describes key design features of VRUs and their major components and ancillary systems.
References
IOGP Report 675 - Guidelines for venting minimization and vent recovery systems