Natural gas extraction is an important activity in Vietnam's energy industry. This resource plays an important role in supplying energy to industries and households and contributes to the economic development of the country. However, the process of extracting natural gas is not simply a process of digging the ground and taking in the gas. It requires expertise, high engineering and strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. In this article, we will deeply understand how to collect natural gas in Vietnam.
1. How to exploit natural gas?
Natural gas extraction is the process of finding, exploiting and collecting natural gas from underground. There are many methods and technologies used to extract natural gas, depending on the geological and structural features of the gas deposit. Here are some common methods of natural gas extraction:
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Exploiting from free gas deposits: This is a method of extracting natural gas from deep soil layers under the ocean or land. Free gas fields are usually located in the ocean or areas with free gas aquifers.
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Extraction from non-natural gas fields: This method is used to extract natural gas from the soil layers deep under the ocean. Drilling vessels are used to drill into the seabed and collect natural gas from non-natural gas fields.
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Exploiting from non-terrestrial gas fields: This is a method of extracting natural gas from deep underground layers on land. Drilled wells are drilled into the aquifer and then gas is extracted from these wells.
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Extraction from surface gas fields: This method is used to extract natural gas from gas fields near the surface. Natural gas is evaluated and extracted from wells drilled on the ground.
Natural gas extraction methods can be combined to optimize the extraction process and increase efficiency. Natural gas extraction also includes activities such as drilling, well construction, pressure measurement and control engineering, and gas collection, processing and transportation.
Depending on the geology and structure of the field, new and advanced technologies such as emulsion injection, horizontal drilling and directional drilling can be applied to increase efficiency and extract natural gas efficiently.
The natural gas extraction process requires expertise, high technology and compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations. The application of advanced technologies and sustainable environmental management are necessary to ensure that natural gas extraction is carried out in an efficient manner and protects the environment.
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2. Natural gas extraction process in Vietnam
The natural gas extraction process in Vietnam includes a series of stages to ensure that natural gas extraction is carried out efficiently and safely.
1. Identification and surveying: Initially, potential natural gas extraction areas are identified, followed by geological, topographical, seismic, and other surveys to evaluate the natural gas potential.
2. Exploration drilling: Then, exploratory drilling is performed to determine the location, depth and quality of the natural gas deposits. Exploration drilling provides information about gaseous rock layers, geological features and mining ability.
3. Infrastructure design and construction: When natural gas is discovered and assessed to its full potential, the process of designing and building the infrastructure begins. This includes the construction of gas pipelines, monitoring systems, storage facilities and other supporting structures.
4. Production drilling: This phase includes drilling production wells to get natural gas from the deposit. The wells are drilled deep into the gas-bearing soil layers and then connected to a pipeline system to move the gas out of the field.
5. Extraction and production: After the well is drilled, the extraction and production of natural gas begins. Extraction techniques include natural pressure, gas injection or pressure-enhancing methods to push gas out of the well and transport it to points of consumption.
6. Processing and distribution: Natural gas after being extracted is put into plants to separate natural gas and various substances such as oil and waste. The natural gas is then processed to the required quality and pressure before being distributed to various customers and points of consumption.
7. Monitoring and maintenance: The extraction and production of natural gas requires constant supervision and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation. Monitoring systems are established to monitor the pressure, flow and quality of natural gas maintenance measures are taken to maintain the continuous operation of the extraction facilities and equipment.
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Through this process, natural gas exploitation in Vietnam is exploited and used in a sustainable way, meeting Vietnam's energy needs and contributing to the country's economic development. However, it is necessary to strictly comply with regulations on safety, environment and protection of natural resources to ensure that natural gas exploitation activities are carried out properly and ensure long-term benefits for Vietnam.
