Sustainable Energy

Biogas is a renewable energy source that can supply energy for various applications. It is primarily composed of methane and carbon dioxide, along with trace gas elements. Biogas is generated through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter. This digestion process occurs naturally in landfills as the organic material breaks down. As landfill gases are produced, they are captured and transported through a network of wells and pipelines within the landfill system.

In agricultural settings, biogas is produced and collected from the decomposition of livestock waste, crop residues, wastewater sludge, and food processing waste using a biodigester.

After the gas is captured in both landfill and agricultural environments, it undergoes a purification process. This process removes carbon dioxide and other non-methane components, resulting in valuable biomethane, also known as Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).

Ariel's RNG compressors play a crucial role in the methane-capturing process. Once compressed, the gas can be used for on-site power generation or as a fuel source for CNG vehicles. It can also be injected into existing natural gas pipelines to help power the energy grid for electricity and heating in homes and businesses.

RNG is chemically identical to conventional pipeline gas and is the only alternative fuel that can be produced as carbon negative when following best practices.

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Case Studies

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Ariel compressors are crucial for reducing CO2 emissions by compressing captured carbon dioxide (CO2) for transportation to reutilization or safe storage.

Instead of releasing it to the atmosphere, CO2 is captured from power generation or industrial facilities using methods such as post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxy-fuel combustion, or newer technologies like direct air capture (DAC). The compressed carbon dioxide may be reused onsite or transported elsewhere through pipelines, trucks, ships, or rail. It can be used for enhanced oil recovery, in the fertilizer industry, for fuels, and in the production of chemicals and building materials. If not reutilized, the CO2 is transported for safe storage by injecting the greenhouse gas into deep geological formations such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs and saline aquifers.

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Renewable hydrogen, also known as green hydrogen, is produced through the process of electrolysis, where water molecules are split into hydrogen and oxygen. This process requires electricity from renewable sources such as wind or solar power. Unlike traditional methods, the production of green hydrogen does not emit greenhouse gases since no fossil fuels are used in the electrolysis process. The released oxygen is harmless to the environment, while the captured hydrogen is compressed for storage and transport.

Once compressed, the hydrogen is ready to be stored and transported for the Hydrogen Mobility market. Hydrogen is crucial as an alternative fuel for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses. Ariel’s newest compressor, the KBH hydrogen compressor, is a cost-efficient solution that meets the technical requirements of hydrogen fueling station applications.

Transport and storage of hydrogen are key considerations for the future hydrogen economy. Besides production, efficient compression solutions are also required for transport and storage along the hydrogen value chain. The KBH compressor is specifically designed to help our customers offer efficient transportation and storage solutions for hydrogen applications.

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Emissions Recovery Units (ERUs) are designed to capture process gases emitted from industrial equipment in oil and gas production facilities before they enter the atmosphere. Ariel compressors are connected to the vents of these compressors and process controllers to collect and compress the captured emissions. These emissions are then recycled back into the compressor suction header for reuse in the process. ERUs play a crucial role in reducing fugitive emissions and ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent regulations regarding methane emissions.

Ariel is dedicated to researching and collaborating with our partners and packagers to explore new and innovative methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Emissions Captured and Recycled

Ariel compressors are engineered to capture methane and other vented gases from packaged compressors and process controllers. These emissions, which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, are collected and compressed. The captured gas is then recycled back into the suction header of the packaged compressor for reprocessing, significantly reducing environmental impact and maximizing gas recovery.