A mobile autonomous unit for the extraction, purification, and processing of natural and associated gas in remote areas without roads, electricity, or industrial infrastructure has been developed in Bashkiria. The inventor of the device is Rishat Nigmatyanovich Vakhitov.
The new unit is designed for operation in remote fields where the use of traditional equipment is practically impossible. The complex is mounted on a two-link tracked amphibious transporter, allowing it to move through swamps, virgin snow, impassable roads, and overcome water obstacles.
The unit includes an autonomous diesel generator, a compressor, an oil pumping station, and equipment for primary gas treatment. The complex performs fine purification, removes water, separates liquid hydrocarbons, and purifies gas from hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide directly at the extraction site.
The main feature of the development is its complete autonomy. The device does not require connection to external power sources and can be used in wells located hundreds of kilometers from settlements and infrastructure facilities.
Compared to existing mobile solutions, which are usually transported on semi-trailers and depend on road conditions, the new design is intended for year-round operation in complete off-road conditions. This expands the possibilities for developing remote fields and allows for the involvement of wells whose use was previously economically or technically difficult.