As fuel is always one of the greatest expenses in the oilfield, technological advances that drive greater efficiencies are top of mind for E&P s and drilling operators. Newly available electrification and optimization technologies lower fuel consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining on-site reliability and durability.

The Cat^® Hybrid Energy Storage Solution employs a suite of technologies that stores excess power from the jobsite and then discharges that power as needed. When combined with a gas genset, this on-call ability enables a faster transient response than with diesel-only rigs. It easily configures into current rig setups, giving operators and drillers more flexibility when selecting fuel types. Additionally, it affords the ability to automatically add or remove engines to match demand. This promotes capital efficiency, reliability and greater safety while lowering emissions and costs.

With the Cat Smart Engine Management System (EMS), greater operational benefits are unlocked. This powerful technology aligns performance with programmed targets and helps reduce maintenance costs by lowering the number of runtime hours engines accumulate. With Smart EMS, drillers can reduce engine runtime up to 25%, cut fuel consumption up to 10% and improve diesel displacement up to 15% (compared to a diesel rig) without sacrificing power, performance or productivity.* 

The Cat EMCP 4.4 digital controls technology underpins Smart EMS to provide enhanced genset paralleling and remote communications capabilities. EMCP 4.4 technology also supplies a robust human-machine interface (HMI) that gives drillers easy, touchscreen access to see rig demand and engine load at a glance for trusted remote oversight.

Cat natural-gas powered gensets are another component of this hybrid solution. Specifically engineered to run on wellsite gas, the gensets ensure an abundant supply of low-cost fuel. Customers can select the individual components that support their unique goals and project specifications for optimal benefits. This flexibility enables drillers to benefit from a complete, customized factory solution that provides proven reliability and durability.

These wellsite optimization technologies work together to give drillers and operators more insight and flexibility than in years past. With cost and competitive pressures, such solutions deliver powerful advantages in the field through carving out greater efficiencies to lower operating costs—and emissions.

Learn more about the Cat Hybrid Energy Storage Solution by visiting www.cat.com/hybridess.

*Results based on field data. Actual performance may vary.