Question 1

The challenge

Accepted Answer

An oil and gas operator was preparing to start operations at its gas compression site when the utility delivered only 22 MW of the required 44 MW capacity. Without sufficient reactive power, the operator could not start the site’s three 10,000-hp electric compressor motors.

The operator required a temporary system that could operate in parallel with the utility, provide reactive power during motor startup, and remain available for subsequent starts.

The solution also needed to integrate at the site’s required voltage and include emissions-permitting support, fuel management, and technical service.

Question 2

The solution

Accepted Answer

Aggreko engineered a package that operated in parallel with the customer’s utility feed, providing the reactive power and short-duration support needed during the compressor motors’ starting sequence. Custom operating files and control modes were developed for the application.

The engineered solution included:

Twenty-two 1,200 kW Tier 4 Final twin packs.
Transformers and electrical distribution to step the system up to 13.2 kV and integrate with the site’s electrical infrastructure.
Installation, commissioning support, and coordination with the customer on emissions permitting.
Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM) across 97 pieces of equipment.
Power-utilization reports through Aggreko Connect to document energy, average load, and generator run hours for operational and permitting needs.
Standby technical support and 24/7 callout coverage.

Aggreko also managed the site’s fuel program as part of the turnkey package. Because generator runtime could change significantly depending on compressor-starting activity, the fuel team monitored usage and coordinated deliveries around the site’s variable operating schedule. This gave the customer one partner for generation, fuel supply, monitoring, and technical support while helping keep the system ready whenever a motor start was required.

Combined with Aggreko Connect utilization reports, standby technical support, and 24/7 callout coverage, ARM helped the team track equipment status and run hours, coordinate service, and respond quickly when support was needed.

Aggreko bridged the utility capacity gap with a turnkey solution that helped bring the critical gas compression site online.

Question 3

The impact

Accepted Answer

Aggreko bridged a 22 MW shortfall, half of the site’s planned utility capacity, enabling the customer to start three 10,000-hp compressor motors and bring 30,000 hp of critical gas compression capacity online. This helped avoid startup delays, deferred throughput, and the cost of leaving critical infrastructure idle.

By providing targeted support during motor starts instead of running the full temporary plant continuously, the system reduced unnecessary generator runtime, fuel consumption, emissions, and operating costs.

Fuel management, 24/7 technical support, and Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM) across 97 assets helped keep the system ready, while utilization reporting provided visibility into equipment performance and run hours.

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Delivering critical energy to a utility-constrained gas compression site

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