The customer noted that the site’s load was too small to meet the minimum fuel consumption for compressed natural gas (CNG) generators and was unsure of the best method to power these ESPs. After receiving competitor bids offering oversized solutions that required five, or sometimes more, generators, they called Aggreko — leading to avoided complexity, fuel consumption and environmental and economic concerns.

Our team assessed the application requirements and proposed a more efficient setup using just three of our new 350 kW rich burn natural gas generators powered by propane as a fuel source, which was a necessary, more affordable fuel option.

Our team educated the customer that propane would be the right fuel type to deliver a right-sized fuel consumption level that provided the correct amount of power for ESP operation.

These units were carefully configured to meet the ESP load demand while maximizing fuel efficiency. We demonstrated that a tailored propane-powered solution could not only work—but could do so with fewer assets, reduced emissions, and a streamlined footprint. Over time, our solution proved to be cost-competitive with increased power density.