Our industrial mobile substation solutions for oil and gas help upstream and midstream operators to drive efficiencies in processes, costs, and emissions by using electrical utility power.
Production operations teams and drilling contractors are being urged to move toward electrical utility power as a way to limit the industry’s dependency on diesel and other carbon-emitting, fuel-ran sources.
That’s what makes an Aggreko mobile substation rental the perfect solution. They help your projects come to life in areas with limited or no power, or when maintenance and emergencies take out your power supply.
And, in the process, our mobile substations help you take control of costs, maintain consistent operations, and reduce your emissions
A variety of features and configurations to suit your oil and gas company’s requirements
Our mobile substations are extremely flexible and scalable and come in a variety of configurations.
One substation alone is capable of producing the power of up to 4 MVA or larger diesel generators – making mobile substations perfect for repeat processes at different locations or for supporting auxiliary equipment on larger frac sites.
Mobile substation packages can be designed with transformers, power metering, and an auto-transfer package that allows line power to be used as the primary power source for drilling and fracs, while maintaining power generators as a backup.
Effortlessly scalable
Mobile substations can be installed on a single trailer or over several units, thanks to their modular design. Each unit works independently, making it easier to scale your power capacity up or down as needed.
Completely flexible
Each substation will contain a unique combination of key components, including:
- HV/MV switchgear
- Power transformers
- Protection and control panels
- Auxiliary AC and DC services
- HV/MC cable
- Reels and system control equipment
Guaranteed safe and reliable
Each mobile substation is assembled and tested at our factory, ensuring that it can be energized as soon as it arrives at your operational location.
Aggreko’s difference: Your partner in business continuity and production excellence
With a fully mobile, trailerized solution with variable power and redundancies built in, our mobile substations help your projects come to life in a safe, scalable, and environmentally responsible way.
Reduce costs
Our substations substantially reduce costs by eliminating the need for other equipment, and can often be used to remove fuel costs entirely.
Fast emissions
Our mobile substations can eliminate 100% of localized emissions, helping you to achieve your carbon targets and build a more environmentally friendly operation.
No CAPEX required
Mobile and flexible temporary equipment allows you to draw budget from OPEX rather than CAPEX, keeping depreciating assets off your bottom line.
Fast deployment
Our mobile substation solutions are operational within just hours of “roll-in”, ensuring your operations run smoothly and you meet your production quotas.
The ultimate turnkey solution for your business and production goals
Oil and gas companies can benefit from a wide range of mobile substation applications, including:
- Support for remote drilling and production operations
When existing electrical infrastructure is insufficient, mobile substations can provide you with a temporary power supply for drilling and production operations. Ensuring you have reliable power for drilling equipment, pump jacks, and electrical submersible pumps (ESPs). - Offshore platform maintenance and upgrades
Keep critical operations like drilling, production, and processing running during maintenance shutdowns or equipment upgrades with an uninterrupted power supply. A compact mobile substation can be transported by sea and installed temporarily on your platform with ease. - Emergency response and disaster recovery
If the worst happens and disasters like hurricanes, floods, or forest fires disrupt power supply, we’ll be there to help. An emergency mobile substation can help you restore power quickly and safely, minimizing production downtime and potential environmental impacts. - Temporary power for remote pipeline construction
Access the power you need to operate construction machinery, pumps, and other equipment, with a temporary electrical supply along the pipeline route. Ensuring your construction activities stay on schedule, without relying on existing grid infrastructure. Our mobile units can be moved along as construction progresses, providing power wherever it's needed along the pipeline route.
Turnkey mobile power substation solutions for the oil and gas industry
In addition to a mobile substation trailer (used to transport and house your equipment), our mobile substations include a wide range of power generation and auxiliary equipment. Typical features of a mobile substation include:
- Diesel and gas temporary generators, rightsized to the specifications of your project. To further reduce emissions, our generators can also run on alternative fuels like GVO or GTL, while our Tier 4F diesel generators generate power while limiting carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Allowing you to keep production running and protect operations, while protecting your reputation and environmental goals.
- HV and MV power transformers constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the oil and gas industry. Our transformers are weatherproof, plugged, castered, and oil-filled with thermostatically controlled cooling, to ensure continuity and safety.
- Switchgear, including medium- and high-voltage switchgear and disconnect switches to ensure you have the protection, isolation, and control you need to keep your people safe and your projects running smoothly.
- Distribution panels fitted per your special requirements, ranging from 800 amp to 1,200 amp and 3,000 amp – carefully safety-tested and prepared for implementation.
Explore our mobile substation solutions for oil and gas
Powering the energy transition in the oil and gas sector
As an upstream or midstream operator, you’re constantly being pushed to introduce more conscientious methods into your processes – lowering carbon footprints and building toward a healthier environment for everyone.
We understand the difficulties you face every day as you move toward using more sustainable energy solutions.
That’s why our full suite of energy solutions, backed by the expertise, passion, and dedication of our people, makes us the perfect partner on your journey toward your energy transition.
We help oil and gas companies around the world drive their environmental, social, and governance strategies, protecting and improving your reputation.
That’s why we offer greener, leaner technology as part of our mobile substations.
Why partner with Aggreko for your oil and gas mobile substation?
Dedicated to safety
A safe working environment is non-negotiable in oil and gas. We practice a strong culture of HSE compliance in everything we do, including mobile substations – and can adapt easily to your specific HSE requirements.
Expertise in your industry
With extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, we understand the difficulties you face every day as you move toward sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions.
24/7 remote monitoring
With Aggreko’s Remote Monitoring service, we’re always here to catch issues early and optimize the performance of your mobile substation.
Committed to reliability
We guarantee minimum downtime during your oil and gas operations, with reliable solutions that include equipment redundancies – ensuring your mobile substation always provides the power you need.
Adaptable and scalable
Our modular solutions can be deployed, commissioned, and operated regardless of the location, making it easier to expand your operations. Our equipment is designed to adapt to the wide range of conditions that oil and gas companies face, including varied temperatures, remote locations, and limited space availability.
Greener and leaner
We’re committed to helping you build a reputation for sustainability. Together, we can build a low-carbon future that meets your immediate and long-term business goals.
FAQs on Aggreko’s substation rental solutions for oil and gas
Mobile substations are autonomous solutions that offer maximum mobility and flexibility. They can be prepared, transported, and operational in a very short space of time, making mobile substations ideal for addressing a range of contingencies that oil and gas projects may face.
Mobile substations are perfect for shorter-term drilling operations, or for powering auxiliary equipment on fracking jobs, where highline power is available. In short, they are well suited to any situation where utility power is available and customers want to access power rapidly, while simplifying the management and monitoring of power supply.
Oil and gas mobile substations offer endless package configurations, depending on the needs of your project. Each substation will be made up of the perfect combination of HV/MV power transformers, switchgear, disconnect switches, metering equipment, surge arresters, and distribution panels – whatever you need to tap into the power available to you on site.