Upstream production process control valves have traditionally been actuated by pneumatic diaphragm actuators. These mostly use well-stream process gas as their power medium and release methane every time the valve is stroked.

To reduce methane emissions, many operators have replaced well-stream process gas with compressed air via deployment of air compressor units at production sites.

Rotork offers an advanced, energy efficient solution with its electric control valve actuator portfolio. This option not only aids in achieving net zero emissions with a solar powered 24 VDC supply option, but also helps reduce the overall life cycle costs, compared to the instrument air actuator alternative.