Vortex Tools: Increased Condensate Recovery from Gathering Lines

A major U.S.-based oil and gas independent installed Vortex tools to increase condensate recovery. In installation #1, overall condensate production increased by ~200% and recovery benefits were better at high temperatures, indicating the Vortex system has a stabilizing effect on the condensate. In installation #2, in two months, Vortex recovered nearly 3.5 times more condensate than in the three years previous in one drip (270 barrels with Vortex compared to 82 barrels prior). In both cases, these valuable liquids were then sold to create an additional lucrative revenue stream for the operator without any increase in OpEx. PDF