CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering
Vol 5, No 1 (2024): CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering

BENZENE PRODUCTION FROM NATURAL GAS IN ARUN GAS FIELD: PROCESS DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION

Meyland Meyland (Calvin Institute of Technology)
Samuel Pangeran Aletheia (Calvin Institute of Technology)
Yosia Gabriel Kurniawan (Calvin Institute of Technology)
Kornelius Sophiano Tanuwidjaja (Calvin Institute of Technology)
Michelle Michelle (Calvin Institute of Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Apr 2024

Abstract

This study designs a benzene production plant from natural gas in the Arun Gas Field, Aceh, Indonesia, with a focus on sustainability and economics. The plant could support Indonesia's government efforts in achieving the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution and carbon credit objectives. Using DWSim simulation, the processes modeled consists of natural gas purification, dehydroaromatization reaction, and benzene separation. The results demonstrate high efficiency in producing benzene with a purity of 99.5%-wt. Economic analysis indicates that the investment in this plant is financially viable, with an internal rate of return of 12.2%, a payback period of 7.6 years, and an 8.93% return on investment.  By combining sustainability and economic profitability, this research provides a foundation for the implementation of an environmentally friendly and sustainable benzene production plant in the Arun Gas Field.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

chemtag

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering

Description

CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering (CJCE) adalah terbitan berkala ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Teknik Kimia Fakultas Teknik Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang. CJCE terbit 2 (dua) kali setahun pada bulan Januari dan Juli. CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering juga menjadi ...