Stardom Scientific Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences

Associated Petroleum Gas Flaring in Yemen: Current Status and Potential Utilization

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This study aims to shed light on the issue of associated petroleum gas (APG) flaring in Yemen, which poses a major challenge in preventing the loss of the country’s valuable energy resources. Yemen is rich in oil and gas reserves; however, the existing infrastructure remains inadequate for the efficient utilization of these resources. Gas produced from oil fields is typically supplied to gas companies, processing plants, or thermal power stations. When no feasible outlet or utilization system is available, this energy-rich gas is subjected to flaring. APG is a vital feedstock for electricity generation, heating, and various petrochemical products, yet Yemen has been burning this valuable resource for decades—either through intermittent flare torches or continuous flames at production sites. Considering that approximately 40% of this gas is wasted annually, reducing APG flaring has become crucial to mitigating the country’s economic decline and chronic energy shortages. As Yemen continues to experience insufficient power supply and widespread blackouts, greater investment in energy resource utilization is urgently needed. This paper provides an overview of the current status of APG flaring in Yemen and explores potential utilization methods, emphasizing their technical feasibility, economic benefits, and environmental impact reduction.

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