The V3RU™ enables well operators to comply with increasingly stringent air emissions regulations by eliminating incidents of venting from legacy well production storage tanks.

• Low-cost, modular solution to prevent methane and other VOC emissions from remote oil and gas wells
• Proven in challenging field applications
• The V3RU™ simply connects to the line between the flare and the production tank

The Challenge

During normal oil and gas well operation, it is common practice to flare excess gas in the production tank, often referred to as “flash gas.” However, when the gas pressure in the tank becomes too high, it may be necessary to vent the gas, releasing methane and other volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) directly into the atmosphere. These emissions are increasingly regulated. At the same time, oil and gas companies want to be good neighbors, and are continually looking to reduce their environmental footprint. Reducing methane and VOC emissions is particularly challenging in low producing wells. These wells are often remotely located without access to power, making traditional methods of emissions control impractical.

A Simple Solution for O&G Field Air Emissions Compliance

MV Technologies V3RU™ is a patented vapor capture system engineered to eliminate incidents of venting methane and other VOCs from controlled production storage tanks, with a focus on smaller legacy oil wells. It is a cost-effective solution that enables well owners and operators to comply with the EPA’s Quad O* rule and increasingly stringent State and Local emissions regulations, such as Colorado’s Regulation 7:

• ‘no venting’ standard for most storage tanks;
• maintains combustion device destruction efficiency; and
• monitoring requirements (via optional sensor package.)

*40CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO

Advantages

• Enables regulatory compliance – eliminates venting and facilitates combustion device efficiency
• Cost-effective solution – simple design, ideal for wells that cannot afford more costly VRU technology
• No electricity required – suitable for remote wells without access to power

Vapor Capture Process & Design

The V3RU™ captures a large volume of the vapor generated during well cycling. This significantly reduces pressure in the production storage tank, or flash gas, to below the venting threshold. The system also enables the combustion device to operate within specification, ensuring maximum VOC destruction.

The heart of the V3RU™ is a variable volume accumulator that stores the excess vapor until the well cycle completes and the surge in pressure subsides. The vapor capture device is constructed of a military-grade, fuel-storage membrane and meets rigorous quality standards.

The V3RU™ is simply connected to the line between the production tank and flare.

Proven in Challenging Field Applications

The V3RU™ delivers consistent and reliable results in smaller, remote legacy wells where no other technology can operate, resulting in a highly cost-effective compliance solution.

Features:

• No moving parts
• No electricity required
• Low operating costs
• Remote monitoring available

V3RU™ Key Attributes

• Reliable and Maintenance-Free
  The V3RU™ has no moving parts, greatly enhancing the reliability of the system. Moreover, electrical power is not necessary, making it ideal for remote locations.
• Safe
  The V3RU™ is very safe to operate. The accumulator is designed to have a much higher strength than other components of the well operation. The accumulator material has been selected to have superior chemical resistance. In fact, the material is currently used by the US Department of Defense, and therefore meets very strict standards.
• Low-Cost
  Due to its simple and reliable design and construction, the V3RU™ solution is inherently low cost. This allows it broad application in wells producing as few as 1 to 2 barrels of oil per day. In some cases, preventing one air quality violation pays for the entire system.
• Modular & Easy to Install
  The V3RU™ represents a modular design that comes from our factory ready to connect to the well operation. Our certified Field Service Team can have the unit operational in just a few hours. The modular design also allows the V3RU™ to be easily moved from one site to another.
• Health Benefit
  By reducing methane and VOC emissions from their production facilities, oil and gas operators enhance the air quality for their employees and the communities in which they operate.
• Environmental Benefit
  The V3RU™ solution enables oil and gas operators to dramatically lower greenhouse emissions from their well sites, minimizing their environmental footprint. For many companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an important part of their corporate sustainability initiatives.