Petrochemical Industry Air Compressor Solutions
Reliable Compressed Air & Gas Compression Systems for Process Air, Instrument Air and High-Pressure Applications
- ISO 8573-1 Class 0 Oil-Free Air
- Up to 100 MPa Gas Compression
- 1 → 4 MPa High-Pressure Boosting
- Custom Engineered for Petrochemical Applications
Compressed Air & Gas Challenges
in the Petrochemical Industry
Reliable air and gas compression for demanding petrochemical applications.
From oil-free instrument air to natural gas and high-pressure gas compression, Sollant provides engineered compressor solutions built around your pressure, flow, gas and purity requirements.
1. Oil-Free Process Air
Oil contamination can compromise sensitive processes and air quality. Instrument air and process air applications require consistent compressed air quality to support reliable plant operation.
Key requirements: Oil-free air · Air purity · Stable supply
2. Natural Gas Compression
Natural gas, casing gas, and oilfield associated gas can vary in composition and inlet pressure. Reliable gas compression requires careful consideration of operating conditions, discharge pressure, and leakage control.
Key requirements: Gas composition · Pressure ratio · Sealing
3. High-Purity & Specialty Gases
Toxic, corrosive, flammable, and high-purity gases demand careful control of contamination, sealing integrity, and material compatibility throughout the compression process.
Key requirements: Gas purity · Leak control · Material compatibility
4. High Flow & High Pressure
Petrochemical process units may require large volumes of compressed air alongside higher-pressure gas supplies. Maintaining the required flow and pressure calls for equipment matched to actual process demand.
Key requirements: High flow · Pressure boosting · Operating stability
Need the Right Compressor for Your Plant?
Send us your application requirements. Our engineers will recommend the right compressor configuration based on your gas type, flow rate, pressure and operating conditions.
Petrochemical Compressor Solutions
for Different Process Requirements
Petrochemical facilities operate under demanding conditions where compressed air and process gas systems must deliver reliable performance, stable pressure and consistent gas quality. From oil-free instrument air to natural gas compression and high-pressure gas handling, each application requires a compressor system matched to its specific process conditions.
ISO 8573-1 Class 0 Oil-Free Air for Instrument & Process Applications
- Air Quality: ISO 8573-1 Class 0
- Pressure: 7 / 8 / 10 bar
- Technology: Dry oil-free screw
- Drive: Variable frequency
Applications: Instrument air | Process air | Pneumatic control | Valve actuation
Natural Gas Reciprocating Compressor
Reliable Compression for Natural Gas, Casing Gas & Associated Gas
- Gas: Natural gas, casing gas and associated gas
- Type: Reciprocating piston compressor
- Discharge Pressure: Up to 4–5 MPa
- Sealing: Designed for reliable sealing and minimized gas leakage
Applications: Oilfield gas compression | Gas gathering | Gas recovery | Process gas compression
High-Purity & High-Pressure Compression for Special Process Gases
- Discharge Pressure: ≤100 MPa
- Gas Purity: Up to 99.999%
- Gas Types: Rare, corrosive, toxic, flammable and explosive gases
- Compression: Diaphragm-based gas compression
Applications: High-purity gas | Special process gas | High-pressure gas applications
Large-Flow Air + High-Pressure Boosting for Petrochemical Process Units
While individual compressor technologies can meet specific process requirements, some petrochemical facilities require a combination of large air volume and high-pressure air supply. For these applications, Sollant provides an integrated centrifugal compressor and high-pressure booster solution.
- Pressure Range: 0.6–12 barg
- Configuration: Centrifugal air compressor
- Application: Large-flow compressed air supply
Suitable for: Petrochemical plants | Process units | Centralized air systems
- Boosting Range: 1 → 4 MPa
- Function: High-pressure air boosting
- Configuration: High-pressure booster
Application: High-pressure process air | Specialized plant requirements
Customized for Your Plant Conditions
Compressor selection should be based on the actual process requirements, including required flow, inlet pressure, discharge pressure, operating hours, ambient conditions and air quality requirements.
Compressed Air & Gas Applications
in Petrochemical Plants
Compressed air and industrial gas systems support a wide range of processes across refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities, and oil & gas operations. From plant instrumentation to high-pressure gas applications, reliable compression is essential for safe and continuous operation.
Instrument Air
Clean and stable compressed air operates pneumatic control valves, actuators, instrumentation, and automation systems throughout the plant.
Typical requirements:Stable pressure · High air quality · Continuous operation
Process Air
Compressed air can also be commonly used in a wide range of production and process control operations that require a reliable supply of clean air.
Typical requirements:Oil-free air · Stable flow · Consistent pressure
Natural Gas & Associated Gas
Natural gas, casing gas, and oilfield associated gas may often require compression for processing, gathering, transportation, or pressure boosting.
Typical requirements:Gas-specific compression · High pressure · Reliable sealing
High-Purity Gas
Specialty and high-purity gases used in petrochemical and chemical processes require strict control of contamination and gas purity during compression.
Typical requirements:High gas purity · Low contamination risk · Gas-tight compression
High-Pressure Gas Supply
Certain process units require compressed gas at significantly higher pressures than standard plant air systems, making pressure boosting an essential part of the gas supply system.
Typical requirements:High discharge pressure · Stable flow · Continuous-duty operation
Plant Utilities & Air Systems
Large petrochemical facilities require dependable compressed air for plant utilities, pneumatic equipment, maintenance operations, and other supporting systems.
Typical requirements:Large air volume · Energy efficiency · Reliable operation
Engineered Compressor Solutions for
Your Process Requirements
From initial process analysis to final delivery and technical support, we provide a structured engineering approach to develop compressor systems around your actual operating requirements.
01 — Application Analysis
Understand Your Operating Conditions
We analyze the key requirements of your application, including gas or air type, inlet and discharge pressure, required flow rate, operating temperature, and other process conditions.
Gas / Air · Pressure · Flow · Temperature
02 — Compressor Selection
Select the Right Compression Technology
Based on your process requirements, we evaluate the appropriate compressor technology and configuration for reliable and efficient operation.
Screw · Reciprocating · Diaphragm · Centrifugal
03 — System Design
Engineer the Complete Compression System
We develop the system configuration around your application, including control systems, cooling, gas separation, pressure boosting, air treatment, and other required components.
Control · Cooling · Separation · Booster · Treatment
04 — Customized Manufacturing
Build to Your Project Requirements
The selected compressor configuration can be customized according to your technical specifications, installation conditions, gas characteristics, and project requirements.
Customized Configuration · Project-Specific Engineering
05 — Testing & Inspection
Verify Performance Before Delivery
Each system is inspected and tested according to the agreed technical requirements to help ensure reliable performance, quality, and readiness for shipment.
Performance Testing · Quality Inspection · Factory Inspection
06 — Export & After-Sales Support
Global Delivery & Technical Support
With extensive export experience, we support international delivery and provide technical documentation, installation guidance, commissioning assistance, and after-sales support.
Global Delivery · Technical Documentation · Technical Support
From process data to a complete compressor system, every project is engineered around your specific requirements.
Project Cases
Kazakhstan’s TBM Oil & Gas Company successfully achieved a stable natural gas processing capacity of 250,000 cubic meters per day by utilizing Sollant reciprocating natural gas compressors. Leveraging high-efficiency reciprocating compression technology, the compressors adapted to local complex operating conditions and ensured continuous, long-term operation; this enabled TBM to boost daily output while reducing operation and maintenance costs, earning high praise from the client.
Petrochemical Industry Air Compressor FAQ
The right compressor depends on the application, gas or air type, required flow rate, inlet pressure, discharge pressure, gas purity, and operating conditions. Petrochemical applications may require oil-free screw, reciprocating, diaphragm, centrifugal, or high-pressure booster systems.
Instrument air applications typically require clean, stable, and reliable compressed air. For applications where oil contamination must be avoided, an oil-free dry screw compressor with ISO 8573-1 Class 0 air quality can be considered, subject to the required pressure and flow rate.
Yes. Oil-free dry screw compressors can be configured for process air applications where compressed air quality is critical. Variable-speed operation can also be configured to match changing air demand and help improve operating efficiency.
Yes. Reciprocating compressors can be configured for natural gas, casing gas, and oilfield associated gas applications. The compressor configuration is selected according to gas composition, inlet conditions, required flow, discharge pressure, and other operating parameters.
Diaphragm compressors are suitable for applications requiring high gas purity and strict control of contamination and leakage. They can be used for rare, corrosive, toxic, flammable, and other difficult-to-handle gases, with pressure capabilities up to 100 MPa depending on the configuration.
Yes. We can provide high-pressure compression and boosting systems for applications requiring higher discharge pressures. For example, a centrifugal compressor can be combined with a high-pressure booster for large-flow air supply and pressure boosting applications.
Yes. Compressor systems can be customized according to gas or air type, flow rate, inlet and discharge pressure, temperature, gas composition, purity requirements, installation conditions, power supply, control requirements, and other project specifications.
For an initial compressor recommendation, we typically need the gas or air type, gas composition if available, inlet pressure, required discharge pressure, flow rate, inlet temperature, operating hours, ambient conditions, and any specific purity or certification requirements.
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