Abstract
This study analyzes the possibility to use the wind’s kinetic energy to produce electricity in Northern Qatar for the natural gas processing industry. An evaluation of the wind potentiality is performed based on a thorough analysis of parameters such as wind speed and direction, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and air density. In addition, based on the measured parameters, a commercial wind turbine is selected, and a case study is presented in order to quantify the energy that a wind farm could produce and its environmental benefits. Furthermore, an economical assessment is made to quantify the repercussions that it could produce if this wind farm substitutes a fraction of the energy demand (within the oil and gas field) that is currently generated by traditional hydrocarbons. The results indicate that the environmental parameters, led by a 5.06 m/s wind speed mean, allow the production of wind energy in the area with an annual CO2 savings of 6.813 tons in a 17 MW wind power plant. This enables Qatar to reduce its internal oil and gas consumption. As a result, the amount of hydrocarbon (natural gas) saved could be used for exportation purposes, generating a positive outcome for the economy with a cost savings of about 3.32 million US$ per year through such a small size wind power plant. From the energy production point of view, the natural parameters enable a single wind turbine to produce an average of 6995.26 MWh of electricity. Furthermore, the wind farm utilized in the case study is capable of generating an average of 34.976 MWh in a year.
Highlights
In recent years, there has been an increase in the concerns of environmental conservation
One of the solutions is to lower the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG)
The results indicated that the central region of the Arabian Gulf (Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia) has an appropriate wind power source for economical installation of large-scale wind farms, based on the annual wind power obtained, which were 277, 300, and 275 w/m2, respectively
Summary
There has been an increase in the concerns of environmental conservation. For this reason, several studies and measures have been made in order to reduce the amount of pollution generated around the world. One of the solutions is to lower the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG). That is released to the atmosphere in large amounts due to energy generation and consumption. From a national point of view, Qatar’s energy consumption has increased at an accelerated pace in recent years. This escalation is associated with the population’s growth, higher living standards, and industry growth in the country. Due to the hot weather of the region approximately
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