Alternatives for the Processing of Natural Gas in Espírito Santo

Abstract

Natural gas has shown an increase in demand in recent years, largely due to its competitive advantages over other fossil fuels. However, in Brazil, its production and supply chain remain under the monopoly of Petrobras, which makes it difficult for new agents to enter the market and often causes other producers to dispose of their production without any financial return. Therefore, the objective of this work is to identify alternative technologies for natural gas processing, to allow other natural gas producing companies to commercialize their natural gas production without depending on Petrobras' infrastructure. As a result, three technologies were identified that are already being applied in other countries, which are: compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquids.