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SCF METHANE
EMISSIONS
RECAPTURED

FASTEST TO ZERO. PREDICTABLE. PROVEN.

The patented ReCAP® emissions recovery system is the industry leading alternative to voluntary natural gas flaring or venting associated with blowdowns during common pipeline operations. From routine pigging and line stops to large transmission pipeline shutdowns for maintenance, the ReCAP system is the superior, safe cross compression solution that keeps gas contained in the pipeline.

Our award-winning, state-of-the-art emissions recovery technology is designed to help you achieve your environmental sustainability goals for an overall reduction in voluntary methane emissions. WeldFit’s ReCAP system works in both high and low-pressure environments on small and large projects.

And with ReCAP’s Straight-Line™ Performance—WeldFit’s patented technology that produces a near constant and, more importantly, predictable cross compression rate from start to finish—the critical work that follows can begin on time.

FASTEST TO ZERO – WeldFit’s versatile fleet of recompression equipment provides industry-best speed to all target ending pressures — even 0 psig.

PREDICTABLE – With ReCAP’s Straightline Performance^TM, we can provide you with an accurate recompression timeline that will allow you to plan the next steps of your project with confidence.

PROVEN – ReCAP technology is field proven with a superb track record of safety, predictability and reliability. And with billions of standard cubic feet of natural gas recovered to date, you can trust WeldFit to take care of your next job.

Diagram explaining the 3 step process of ReCAP cross compression. It is first connected to the line, then depressurized and repressurized, and finally recaptured in an adjacent pipeline system.

In just three easy steps, the ReCAP® Cross Compression System transfers methane from the isolated pipeline section to the live pipeline section, virtually eliminating the need for voluntary venting or flaring. This process is simple and fast. ReCAP® includes WeldFit’s patented, state-of-the-art XR technology, which is designed to move gas at a constant rate, allowing you to meet emissions reduction goals by keeping gas in the pipeline.

WeldFit’s crews connect the suction line of the ReCAP unit to the isolated pipeline section to be depressurized and then connect the discharge line to the adjacent pipeline system. During the cross compression process, our crews take care to create no-leak seals at all connection points –– all in line with HSE objectives.

With the push of a button, ReCAP depressurizes the isolated section and recompresses the methane for discharge into the adjacent pipeline system. No matter the pressure differential, the gas will flow at a constant Transfer Rate (XR), allowing for the efficient cross compression of gas out of the isolated section and into the adjacent pressurized pipeline system. ReCAP keeps your gas in the pipeline where it can continue flowing to market while allowing your operations to comply with established methane emissions reduction goals.