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Reliable solutions, sustainable success: How Aggreko saved thousands for a Texas facility

Client: Texas Petrochemical Facility

Location: Longview, Texas (USA)

Sectors: Petrochemical and refining

The Challenge

Low reliability, enormous costs

The petrochemical site faced severe issues with its diesel compressors, leading to frequent downtime and production disruptions. These compressors – rented from a previous vendor – were unreliable, often failing after just a few hours of operation.

Lacking the right technical support from their previous vendor, the company struggled to maintain the consistent air supply that was crucial for its operations. As the compressors continued to malfunction, the company resorted to renting more diesel units, which further exacerbated its fueling challenges and operational costs.

Facing potential daily losses of up to $1 million per reactor in the event of air supply failure, addressing these issues and securing a reliable solution grew more and more urgent for the petrochemical site continued operations and profitability.

Key Facts

Potential losses per reactor in the event of plant air supply failure

$1 million per day

Time frame in which equipment was mobilized to the site 24 hours
Savings in monthly expenditure after choosing Aggreko $151,000

The Solutions

Long-term solutions for short and long-term gains

We swiftly responded to the company’s urgent need for reliable compressed air solutions. At first, Aggreko provided two Tier 4 Final 1,600cfm diesel compressor packages with fuel management, offering immediate relief from downtime and helping to ensure uninterrupted operations. As a longer-term solution, Aggreko then introduced two electric compressors, replacing the diesel units and resolving their fueling challenges.

Aggreko’s expertise, flexibility, and commitment to reliability not only addressed our customer’s immediate challenges but also paved the way for a sustainable, long-term partnership, positioning Aggreko as a trusted ally in ensuring operational excellence for the company and the petrochemical and refining industry at large.

The Impact

Proactive support and expertise led the way to success

Thanks to Aggreko’s support, the customer was able to achieve significant outcomes, maximizing value and ensuring operational excellence. Swiftly deploying equipment and providing reliable compressed air solutions meant Aggreko minimized the company’s production disruptions. This resulted in an overall reduction in the customer’s monthly expenses, from an estimated $183,000 to just $32,000.

The transition from diesel to Tier 4F diesel and electric compressors, coupled with efficient fuel management, also provided a greener, more sustainable setup for the company. Aggreko’s expertise and proactive support were pivotal to strengthening the partnership with the customer, opening up avenues for future collaboration and business growth. Ultimately, Aggreko’s comprehensive solutions ensured that the petrochemical site could sustain uninterrupted operations, optimize costs, and achieve sustainable success in their operations.

Aggreko

Before

  • Frequent downtime due to unreliable diesel compressors
  • Severe production disruptions, risking potential daily losses of up to $1 million per reactor
  • Dependence on poorly-performing diesel compressors with limited technician support
  • Escalating operational costs, with monthly expenses totaling around $183,000.
  • Challenges with fueling diesel compressors and managing fuel supply

After

  • Swift deployment of reliable Tier 4 Final diesel compressors and efficient fuel management, providing immediate relief from downtime and contributing to emission reduction efforts
  • Significant reduction in production disruptions, preventing potential daily losses and helping to ensure uninterrupted operations
  • Transition to electric compressors, eliminating reliance on rental diesel units and reducing operational costs to approximately $32,000 per month
  • Strengthened partnership with Aggreko, paving the way for future collaboration and business growth