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Journal : CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering

BENZENE PRODUCTION FROM NATURAL GAS IN ARUN GAS FIELD: PROCESS DESIGN AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION Meyland, Meyland; Aletheia, Samuel Pangeran; Kurniawan, Yosia Gabriel; Tanuwidjaja, Kornelius Sophiano; Michelle, Michelle
CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol 5, No 1 (2024): CHEMTAG Journal of Chemical Engineering
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/cjce.v5i1.4865

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.
Co-Authors Aletheia, Samuel Pangeran Ardila, Preti Bagu, Stevani Precious Vallerie Benaya, Manuel Buntu, Nasar Cecilia, Cecilia Chandra, Angelina Chandra, Herman Charlie Charlie, Charlie Clarissa, Clarissa Conny, Conny Cuangga, Evangelyn Grafany Elnabila, Yasyviena Za’ima Erick, Erick Fitriano, Andre Giovanni, Giovanni Henilia Yulita Intanya, Variantika Ismail Nasution Isya Hanin Juliawati, Mita Julita Julita Koloi, Vican Sefiany Krisna, Yohanes Kurniawan, Yosia Gabriel Lilik Djuari Mahardika, Abiyyu Ghiyats Marpaung,SpPros.,PhD, Carolina Damayanti Meyland, Meyland Mohammed, Khaled Ahmed Muhammad, Raihan Akbar Muljo, Vanessa Vania Nainggolan, Olivia Venessa Ni Luh Putri Nurhidayati, Ely Nuri Arum Anugrahati Nurjanah, Listia Octarino, Christian Nindyaputra Orlina, Meita Papuania, Hairuni Parmonangan Manurung Pasopati, Rommel Utungga Pertiwi, Ratih Dyah Purba, John Tampil Putra, Rifqi Alamsyah Rahmatullah, Ivan Rajagukguk, Ronald Hasudungan Ramadhani, Riska Dewi Ranggaini, Dewi Retno Asti Werdhani Rianda Elvinawanty Rina Sulistiyowati Riza, Dwi Ainur Sari, Een Permata Siahaan, Eirene Ratushyinkaya Siahaan, Septony Benyamin Siratan, Elkuny Dovir Sophia Lubis, Mira Sri Nathasya Br Sitepu Sumiati Sumiati Sunita, Sunita Tantri, Julietta Tanudjaja, Tanudjaja Tanumihardja, Ninna Amadea Tanuwidjaja, Kornelius Sophiano Taqiyyuddin, Zaki Tiffany, Tiffany Utami, Tyas Putri Vidyarto Nugroho Widiasari, Natalia Widjaja, Lydia Rosalina Wiryateja, Jocelin Wita Anggraini Yuniana Yuniana Zahra, Sophia Zai, Immanuel Zubaidi, Umar Issa