Glycol Dehydration
Efficient Natural Gas Dehydration Solutions
When natural gas is extracted from a reservoir, it contains water vapor that must be removed before processing and transportation. The process of removing this moisture, known as gas dehydration, is essential for protecting downstream equipment, preventing corrosion, and ensuring safe and efficient operation.
At SPEC, our Glycol Dehydration Systems are engineered to deliver reliable, continuous performance across demanding environments. Designed in line with international oil and gas standards, these turnkey systems help prevent hydrate formation, maintain gas quality, and extend the lifespan of key process assets.
Process Overview
In a typical TEG (Triethylene Glycol) Dehydration Unit, water-saturated natural gas first passes through an inlet scrubber that removes contaminants before entering the contactor tower. The gas rises through trays or structured packing while lean glycol flows downward, absorbing water vapor. The “rich” glycol exits from the bottom, while the dry gas leaves from the top — ready for further processing or export.
This continuous process ensures dependable water removal, improving gas heating value and minimizing operational risks.
Advantages of SPEC Glycol Dehydration Systems
Continuous and stable dehydration performance
Compact, modular designs suited for onshore and remote operations
Low operating and maintenance costs
Prevention of equipment corrosion and hydrate formation
Extended gas pipeline and turbine life
Compact, modular designs suited for onshore and remote operations
Low operating and maintenance costs
Prevention of equipment corrosion and hydrate formation
Extended gas pipeline and turbine life
Equipment Configuration
Standard Equipment Includes:
Absorber Tower, Inlet Scrubber, Flash Tank, Filters, Glycol Reboiler with Burner Management System, Surge Tank, Still Column, Glycol Pump, Heat Exchangers, Analog Pressure and Temperature Indicators, Pneumatic Controllers, and Control Valves.
Absorber Tower, Inlet Scrubber, Flash Tank, Filters, Glycol Reboiler with Burner Management System, Surge Tank, Still Column, Glycol Pump, Heat Exchangers, Analog Pressure and Temperature Indicators, Pneumatic Controllers, and Control Valves.
Optional Features:
Process Drain Tank, Spare Glycol Pumps, Sparging Tube for Glycol Reboiler, and Integrated Electro/Pneumatic Control Systems with PLC Automation.
Why Partner with SPEC Technology
Leveraging more than two decades of EPC and oilfield technology experience, SPEC designs and delivers fully integrated Glycol Dehydration Packages as part of broader turnkey gas conditioning solutions. Each unit is customized for the client’s gas composition, pressure, and flow rate — ensuring reliable performance, simplified maintenance, and compliance with international environmental and safety regulations.