New here?Quick start for Flare Gas (APG)— typical inputs, what to ask the host, red flags
Typical inputs
Flow: 300–3,000 scfm at the separator; ~700 scfm ≈ 1 MMscfd. Below 300 scfm rarely pays for compression + permitting.
CH₄ %: 60–90% CH₄ for associated petroleum gas; richer gas means more kW per scfm but also more H₂S risk.
What to ask the host
- Last 90 days of flare-meter data (volume + composition).
- Wellpad decline curve — Arps di and b from the reservoir engineer if available.
- H₂S ppm and any sour-gas treatment already on site.
- Operator's flaring-intensity target or state venting/flaring rule exposure.
Red-flag inputs
- Nameplate flare capacity instead of actual measured flow.
- Assuming flat production — APG declines 20–40% in year one.
- Claiming vs-Vent counterfactual where flaring is mandated.
Full walkthrough on the Guide. Formulas live in the Glossary.
Flare Gas (APG) to Hash Feasibility
Capture associated petroleum gas at the wellpad before it's flared. Model net kW, hashrate, GHG abatement (Subpart W), and operator-deal economics.
Standard cubic feet per minute at separator (≈1 MMscfd = 700 scfm)
Sour gas common — > 500 ppm needs amine treatment (~$80K capex add)
Typical range: recip 32–40%, microturbine 26–33%
Flare Gas (APG) sites: typical range varies — include planned maintenance
Commercial-scale deployment: 1139 × S19 XP across 29 containers. Grid-independent behind-meter system. Dual connectivity recommended (Starlink + LTE backup).