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Naftagaasitöötleja is a term that refers to a natural gas processing plant. These facilities are crucial for the oil and gas industry as they take raw natural gas extracted from the earth and prepare it for various uses. The primary function of a naftagaasitöötleja is to separate valuable components from the raw gas stream and remove impurities.

Raw natural gas often contains a mixture of methane, ethane, propane, butane, and heavier hydrocarbons, as well as non-hydrocarbon components like water, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. The processing plant employs several stages to achieve separation. Initially, the gas is typically dehydrated to remove water vapor, which can cause corrosion and freeze-ups in pipelines. Subsequently, processes like cryogenic distillation or absorption are used to separate the natural gas liquids (NGLs) such as ethane, propane, and butane from the methane, which is the primary component of pipeline-quality natural gas. These NGLs are valuable feedstocks for the petrochemical industry.

Impurities like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are also removed through processes like amine treating. Hydrogen sulfide, in particular, is removed because it is corrosive and toxic, and its removal is often a regulatory requirement. The processed natural gas, primarily methane, is then compressed and sent to market via pipelines. The recovered NGLs are typically transported via pipelines or trucks to storage facilities or petrochemical plants. Naftagaasitöötlejad play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of energy resources and valuable chemical building blocks.