Virtual Pipeline Solutions | Reliable Remote Power Generation
For years, generators running on diesel, heavy fuel oil, or gas have been the most trusted power sources for mines and other critical operations
Gas power generation is a greener, more cost-effective alternative to diesel and HFO. Still, temporary and remote sites rarely have access to existing gas pipelines, and building reliable power infrastructure can be costly and logistically challenging.
Our virtual pipelines deliver reliable power to remote and temporary locations with limited grid connectivity via land, sea, and air. They help our customers cut costs while seamlessly switching from carbon-intensive liquid fuels to cleaner gas. By delivering LNG or CNG through virtual pipelines, we provide uninterruptible power to even the most remote sites, eliminating the risk of costly power shortfalls during peak demand or when pipeline constraints arise.
We are experts at designing, installing, and operating off-grid virtual power plants. Our engineers create custom-made microgrids with gas generators, battery energy storage systems, and ancillary equipment tailored to your operational needs.
How our virtual power plant solution can help:
- Transport LNG or CNG to remote sites via road, rail, or sea
- Stored on-site for immediate use
- Scaled for your demand using mobile, modular power solutions
- Cutting fuel costs with LNG or CNG compared to diesel or HFO
- Reducing environmental impact with LNG or CNG
With Aggreko, extra comes as standard
- Extra Innovation. Through our investment in the latest, most efficient, and reliable green energy solutions.
- Extra Expertise. From our dedicated global team of engineers who design, install, operate, and remotely monitor off-grid virtual power plants.
- Extra Reassurance. With tailored, flexible solutions to provide reliable power whenever and wherever you need it.
- Extra Flexibility. By mobilizing our global personnel and adapting our equipment to solve your challenges and ensure your operations run smoothly – even in adverse conditions.
- Other Factors. We’ll consider the other factors influencing energy, from planned events to emissions regulations.
We have the expertise and equipment to facilitate any virtual pipeline system
Our engineers tailor our virtual pipeline solutions to your operations, providing best-in-class custom-made technology to meet your needs.
- Gas generators – New generation gas-powered generators for best-in-class efficiency, including the largest fleet of Tier 4F Final generators in North America, ranging in size from 25 to 1300kW.
- Battery & energy storage solutions – Fully integrated plug-and-play battery options for energy storage solutions that optimize performance, including batteries ranging from 30kVA and 60kVA to 1MW.
- Electrical distribution – Everything you need to support your power solutions, including transformers, electrical panels, switchgear, etc.
- Ancillary equipment – Rental fuel tanks protect the environment and reduce the risk of spills, available from 250 to 1200 gallons.
A greener approach to power generation
At Aggreko, we use our expertise, network, and capital to develop, construct, own, and operate clean energy infrastructure and accelerate the energy transition with Greener Upgrades.
Our virtual pipeline solutions help you achieve your sustainability goals and comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations by transitioning to cleaner gas.
Switching from carbon-intensive liquid fuels to LNG or CNG can reduce fuel consumption and costs, reducing harmful emissions and your environmental impact.
By innovating greener energy solutions with low-emission technology, we help you navigate the changing energy landscape without compromising operational cost, efficiency, or reliability.
Our energy-efficient Greener Upgrades Solutions help you:
- Cut fuel consumption and cost
- Lower harmful emissions (CO2, NOx, PM)
- Reduce noise pollution
- Ensure reliability and efficiency
Why partner with Aggreko for virtual power plant solutions?
- Global Reach. A network of engineers spanning 100+ countries gives you access to global expertise and refreshingly personal, local service.
- 24/7 Remote Monitoring. Aggreko’s Remote Monitoring service means we are available 24/7 to address issues early and keep your operations running smoothly.
- Greener Solutions. We innovate and invest in the latest green energy technology to produce fewer NOx, particulate matter, CO, and CO2 emissions and reduce fuel consumption to improve efficiency, sustainability, and costs.
- Expert Project Management. Our hands-on approach means we guide you through project management and optimize processes at every stage.
- Mobile, Modular Solutions. Our flexible solutions can be scaled up or down to suit your specific project to address changing demand and supply, ensuring your operations run smoothly, whatever arises.
Frequently asked questions
A virtual pipeline substitutes for a physical pipeline. Gas that would typically be conveyed through a conventional pipeline is instead transported as LNG to the point of use by sea, rail, or road. Where no gas pipeline or grid connection exists, the LNG or CNG virtual pipeline enables using natural gas for power generation using our modular generators.
CNG is compressed natural gas, which is methane compressed to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure. LNG is a liquefied natural gas, which is still composed of methane but undergoes a much more complex cryogenic liquefaction process.
The varying states of these two natural gasses make each more appropriate for specific applications:
- CNG is more straightforward to produce and can be created at individual fueling stations to be easily dispensed without special storage equipment.
- LNG is an excellent way to transport large volumes of natural gas over great distances where pipelines don’t exist. It must be housed in special cryogenic storage facilities and tanks, resulting in higher production costs.