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NGL Gas Recovery Equipment

When your operation needs a fast, effective way to enhance gas quality and boost profitability, a JT processing skid plant from TransTex Treating is the proven solution. Designed to maximize NGL gas recovery while meeting strict pipeline specifications, our skid-mounted systems give producers a flexible, field-ready option that can be installed quickly and operated with confidence.

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NGL Gas Recovery Equipment

What are JT Skids?

JT Skids apply the Joule-Thomson effect to maximize the value of your gas stream. By creating a controlled pressure drop, these skid-mounted systems lower the temperature, causing heavier hydrocarbons to condense. Those natural gas liquids (propane, butane, and other “heavies”) are then separated and captured, providing an immediate upgrade to your gas stream.

A JT processing skid plant can serve multiple purposes:

  • Increase recovery of valuable natural gas liquids by removing heavy components
  • Lower BTU levels to meet pipeline specifications
  • Control hydrocarbon dew point for compliance
  • Work in tandem with a dehydration unit to prevent freezing and hydrate formation

Benefits of JT Skid Plants

Choosing a JT skid plant from TransTex Treating means working with proven, dependable equipment supported by experienced specialists. Each unit is skid-mounted, pre-assembled, and available in multiple sizes, so you can move from planning to operation with minimal downtime.

Key advantages include:

  • Units available and ready to go
  • Skid-mounted design for fast installation
  • Flexible leasing options to suit your project timeline
  • Reliable equipment built for continuous operation
  • Engineering support to ensure proper sizing and selection
  • Professional field technicians to maximize runtime and efficiency

JT Skid Plant Features

Our JT skid plants are equipped with all critical components for safe, effective, and repeatable processing:

  • Heat exchanger for pre-cooling and heat recovery
  • JT valve for pressure drop and expansion
  • Separator to capture condensed liquids
  • Methanol injection system to control hydrate risk
  • Control system for safe and consistent operation

These features are assembled in a compact, skid-mounted layout that simplifies transportation, installation, and startup.

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Available Equipment

TransTex Treating maintains an active fleet of skid-mounted JT plants rated at 1440 psig with capacities ranging from 1 to 20 MMSCFD.

Common configurations include:

  • 5 MMSCFD
  • 10 MMSCFD

Our engineering team can review your gas analysis, simulate process conditions, and recommend the right system size for your application.

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How JT Skid Plants Work

The process begins with separation and dehydration to prepare the gas stream. High-pressure gas then enters the JT unit through a heat exchanger for cooling before flowing through the JT valve. At this point, the gas experiences adiabatic expansion. Since no energy enters or exits the system, the pressure drop forces the temperature to fall—the Joule-Thomson effect in action.

The chilled gas passes into the separator, where valuable NGLs condense and are removed. Outlet gas then returns through the exchanger to warm before entering the sales line, while the recovered NGLs are routed to storage or pipeline infrastructure. This process ensures that your operation meets pipeline specifications while maximizing liquid recovery.

Partner with TransTex Treating

Whether you need to enhance NGL gas recovery, manage BTU content, or meet dew point requirements, TransTex Treating has the expertise and equipment to support your operation. Our JT processing skid plants are available for quick deployment, backed by skilled engineers and service technicians who understand what it takes to keep your project running.

Contact us today to discuss your gas specifications and let our team identify the right JT skid plant for your needs.

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PROJECTS

At TransTex, we take pride in the equipment and services we provide. Indeed, we understand the importance of documenting our capabilities as well as our experiences. While we write about more challenging applications in our blog, routine jobs are documented in our project summaries.

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