Saneg implements initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint
Sanoat Energetika Guruhi (Saneg), Uzbekistan’s largest independent oil producer, has completed and commissioned new gas pipelines and 21 modular compressor units (MCUs) at the company's key fields in: Northern Urtabulak, Sardob, Shurtepa, Eastern Tashly, Northern Shurtan, Yangi Karatepa and Turtsari.
Initiated in March 2024, the project, with a value of more than €14 million, was implemented in partnership with international companies Vema S.A. (Switzerland), ICA-Finance (Norway) and with the participation of the Geo Research & Development Company (GRDC) of Uzbekistan, which developed the project documentation. The goal of the project is to reduce the company's carbon footprint and support the energy independence of Uzbekistan.
"We strive to introduce the best available technologies that ensure the efficient and careful use of resources and reduce the anthropogenic load, for the transition to a green economy," said Tulkin Yusupov, CEO of Saneg.
"This project confirms Saneg's commitment to environmental responsibility and technological progress. This successful implementation strengthens the position of Uzbekistan internationally as a state that implements advanced solutions in the energy sector," added Mikhail Partikevich, Director of Vema S.A.
Goals and objectives of the project
Associated petroleum gas would have previously been flared, but its further processing will lead to its supply to the country’s gas transmission system. As a result, it is now reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 138,632 tons annually and ensures the rational use of hydrocarbon resources. The system has already extinguished six flares.
Specifications
The total design capacity of gas pipelines and modular compressor units at the North Urtabulak, Sardob, Shurtepa, East Tashly, North Shurtan, Yangi Karatepa and Turtsari fields exceeds 70 million cubic meters of methane per year. The newly installed compressors provide gas compression with a pressure of between 5 to 40 atmospheres. Each technical solution implemented provides for the creation of a closed cycle - from the original well to the gas transmission system of Uzbekistan, with the subsequent supply of gas to end consumers.
Ultrasonic gas flow meters and specialized industrial equipment for accurate gas volume metering have been installed to measure gas volumes.
A similar project is planned to be implemented at the Shirkent field, where Saneg is currently working with VEMA S.A. to determine the volume and composition of the gas to be flared, as well as to develop an optimal technical solution for the facility.
International participation
The project was the result of close cooperation with international partners. Vema S.A. and ICA-Finance, which initiated and invested in the project, carried out pre-project studies and ensured control over the implementation. GRDC developed the working documentation, and the construction work was carried out by Saneg.
Saneg previously completed the successful search and elimination of gas leaks (LDAR) in an earlier project with VEMA S.A. and ICA-Finance AS. This reduced carbon dioxide emissions by more than 83,000 tons per year, in another important step in the fight against climate change.