Lease Automatic Custody Transfer Unit

Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) unit is a sophisticated system design for automatically measuring the quantity and determine the quality of crude oil when transferring from a production lease to a pipeline or other transportation method.  The “custody transfer” aspect signifies the point at which the ownership of the oil changes hands.

Importance of LACT Units

The implementation of LACT units offers numerous benefits to the oil and gas industry:

• Accurate Measurement: Advanced flow meters provide precise volume readings, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring fair transactions.
• Automated Operations: Reduced reliance on manual labour streamlines the transfer process and lowers operational costs.
• Quality Assurance: Continuous sampling and analysis ensure that only oil meeting specific quality standards will transfer.  This prevents the commingling of substandard product.
• Data Reliability: Electronic data logging provides a transparent and auditable record of each transfer, reducing the potential for disputes.
• Increased Efficiency: Automation allows for continuous and uninterrupted transfer, optimizing production flow.

LACT units are indispensable assets in modern oil and gas production.  Their ability to automate the critical processes of measurement and custody transfer ensures accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.  By understanding the functionality and components of these units, industry professionals can better appreciate their vital role in facilitating fair and reliable transactions.

This guide has aimed to provide a comprehensive overview, not a detailed review of LACT units.  For more information, our engineers are always happy to serve you. w

LACT unit supplier in UAE.

Bezzellers supply LACT units and other modules and parts of Oil and Gas related equipment in UAE.  Making of the units are in GCC countries with certifications for POD and OR ADNOC.