Description
1. Product Overview
MEG Monoethylene Glycol 99% — Gas Dehydration is a high-purity glycol widely used in the oil and gas industry as a dehydration agent for natural gas processing systems. It functions by absorbing water vapor from gas streams, preventing hydrate formation, corrosion, and pipeline blockages during transport and processing. The key value proposition lies in its high hygroscopic capacity, thermal stability, and efficient regeneration capability within glycol dehydration units. Strategically, MEG plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted natural gas flow, improving operational reliability across upstream and midstream energy infrastructure.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition:
- Monoethylene Glycol (C₂H₆O₂)
- Trace water content and minimal organic impurities
- Purity Level / Grade:
- ≥ 99% Monoethylene Glycol purity
- Industrial / Gas Dehydration Grade
- Physical Characteristics:
- Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild, slightly sweet odor
- Density: Approximately 1.11 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Viscous liquid with strong hygroscopic properties
- Completely miscible with water
- Packaging Options:
- Bulk ISO tank containers
- Tanker truck delivery
- IBC containers (1,000L)
- Steel drums (200L) upon request
- Shelf Life:
- Up to 24 months under sealed, moisture-free storage conditions
- Store in tightly closed containers away from contamination
3. Core Industrial Applications
Primary Industries:
- Oil and gas production
- Natural gas processing plants
- Pipeline transportation operators
- Petrochemical facilities
Operational Use Cases:
- Natural gas dehydration to prevent hydrate formation
- Water vapor absorption in gas conditioning units
- Injection into pipelines and wellhead systems for hydrate inhibition
- Glycol circulation in regeneration and recovery systems
Performance & Cost Advantages:
MEG 99% provides superior moisture absorption capacity and efficient regeneration performance compared to lower-purity glycols. Its thermal stability allows repeated reuse through regeneration units, significantly reducing chemical consumption and operational costs. For gas processing operators, MEG ensures reliable dehydration performance while protecting pipelines, compressors, and downstream equipment from hydrate formation and corrosion.
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: High-purity MEG with strict batch-level quality control
- Supply Reliability: Stable production capacity and dependable industrial supply chain
- Logistics Capability: Global bulk transport via ISO tanks, tankers, and drums
- Price Competitiveness: Cost-efficient sourcing for large-scale gas dehydration operations
- Sustainability Benefits: Regenerable chemical enabling multiple reuse cycles and reduced chemical waste
- Technical Documentation: COA, SDS, and full product specification sheets available
Positioned as a strategic chemical input for the oil and gas sector, MEG Monoethylene Glycol 99% supports efficient gas dehydration, enhances pipeline integrity, and ensures continuous hydrocarbon production and transport.
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading Capacity (MT per container): Approximately 20–24 MT per 20’ ISO tank container (depending on density and transport regulations)
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