We offered a comprehensive solution, consisting of 62 natural gas generators distributed in 2 locations, which would be operating 24/7 to generate 48 MW of energy.
The installation of our equipment was carried out during difficult times where the movement of people and equipment was restricted globally. At Aggreko, we know how to work in adverse conditions, we excel at effectively coordinating the mobilisation of teams and expert personnel from different countries even with unprecedented restrictions.
We worked together with local and international authorities to meet the installation deadlines of the project.
We mobilised more than 190 equipment containers as well as a multinational group of technicians from Brazil, Panama, the United States, Ecuador, Venezuela, Dubai, the United Kingdom and of course, Mexico to successfully install in Mexicali. Our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) team monitored compliance with all the guidelines and recommendations established to guarantee the health and safety of staff, clients and nearby communities during the pandemic.
In addition to the logistical and environmental challenges (temperatures greater than 50º C), after installing and commissioning, another situation arose that challenged the optimal functioning of the project.
During the contracted time, our customer faced a bigger unexpected challenge when their permanent fuel supply failed. This unexpected gas shortage meant there wouldn’t be enough fuel for us to operate, leaving ESCO unable to meet its end user’s power supply terms.
ESCO decided to contract fuel supplier Stabilis Solutions to provide LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and thus overcome the fuel shortage that would last around 100 days. The fuel was supplied via trucks, as a virtual gas pipeline and was re-gasified and introduced into the ESCO pipes, from where our generators were connected.
The flexible nature of our technology and approach became a critical benefit for ESCO, especially after installation. We worked closely with Stabilis on behalf of ESCO to determine the LNG specification and adjust our equipment to generate energy from the new type of gas, achieving zero impact on the total quantity delivered.
At Aggreko, we specialise in understanding the changing needs of our clients and thus supporting them to solve all their challenges. We face any challenge head-on to ensure we can provide the energy required for your operations to continue uninterrupted.
