Reduced Diesel Fuel Refining and Transportation: Dual fuel engines can use on-site natural gas alongside diesel fuel, reducing the amount of diesel needed. This decreases the dependency on diesel refining and transportation processes, thereby lowering associated environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

1. Reduced Flaring: Flaring, the burning of excess natural gas at oil and gas sites, contributes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. By using this excess natural gas to power dual fuel engines instead of flaring it, the environmental impact of flaring is reduced. This approach helps in minimizing wasted resources and improves overall energy efficiency on the site.
2. Less Equipment to Scrap: Converting existing diesel engines into dual fuel engines through a dual fuel kit extends the life and utility of these engines. This eliminates the need to scrap older diesel engines prematurely, reducing the amount of equipment that ends up in landfills. This approach aligns with sustainability goals by promoting reuse and minimizing waste generation.

In summary, the use of dual fuel engines offers environmental benefits such as reduced reliance on diesel fuel refining and transportation, decreased flaring emissions, and less equipment waste. These advantages contribute to more sustainable practices within the oil and gas industry by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental footprint.