These chemical additives thermodynamically destabilize hydrates and effectively lower the temperature of hydrate formation. Injecting hydrate inhibitors such as methanol and Ethylene Glycol (EG) is one of the most common methods to suppress hydrate formation in the free water phase. Because of these potentially devastating and costly consequences, hydrate suppression methods are of great interest to operating companies. The formation of hydrates in natural gas processing facilities and pipelines is a critical problem as it could lead to blocked pipelines and shutdowns and even to the destruction of valuable equipment.
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