Delivering a temporary cooling system at record scale in south Texas
Delivering a Temporary Cooling System at Record Scale in South Texas
- The Challenge
An unexpected shutdown required replacing multiple cooling sheds with a fast, reliable temporary system
- The Solution
Aggreko delivered a modular cooling network with 36 heat exchangers, engineered for scale, flexibility, and precise process control
- The Impact
The company quickly resumed operations and continued production with improved efficiency and dependable performance
Client:Midstream Energy Company
Location:South Texas
Sectors:Oil and gas
The Challenge
Restoring cooling capacity after an unexpected shutdown
After an unexpected shutdown requiring the replacement of multiple cooling sheds, a midstream energy company in South Texas faced a complete loss of process cooling capacity. With production halted and no time to wait for permanent replacements, the facility needed a temporary solution that could restore operations quickly while maintaining the reliability and precision of a permanent system.
Aggreko was brought in to design a large-scale modular cooling system capable of supporting multiple process streams and operating seamlessly within the existing infrastructure. The challenge consisted of delivering a fast, engineered solution at a scale rarely seen in the region, without compromising performance or control.
The Solution
Engineering one of the largest modular cooling projects in North America
Aggreko initially engineered a system with 24 high-capacity heat exchangers, but as site demand and process requirements grew, the design expanded to include 36 total units. The resulting network became one of the largest temporary cooling installations in North America, each heat exchanger measuring approximately 2,000 square feet and representing 33% of Aggreko’s total U.S. fleet.
Within weeks, the fully integrated system was designed, mobilized, and commissioned to replace the facility’s lost cooling capacity. The modular configuration enabled scalable performance, allowing the customer to adjust cooling capacity as needed, while advanced flow management and control systems ensured precise temperature regulation and system balance.
This project highlighted Aggreko’s ability to engineer and deliver complex, utility-scale solutions under tight timelines, demonstrating how temporary systems can match permanent infrastructure in reliability, efficiency, and sophistication.
The Impact
Innovation that restored operations and redefined what’s possible
The temporary cooling system enabled the operator to resume production safely and efficiently, restoring stability across critical process units. By combining scale, speed, and engineering precision, Aggreko delivered a solution that minimized downtime, enhanced process reliability, and set a new standard for modular cooling performance.
More than just a short-term solution, the installation became a benchmark for innovation and adaptability, proving that engineered temporary systems can provide lasting value for large-scale industrial operations.