Empowering Tomorrow:
Solutions For Methane Reduction
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Podcasts
The Energy Pipeline discusses New legislation and new opportunities
Listen in as Adrian Huth from Innovative Environmental Solutions inc. discusses how recent legislation opens access to previously restricted exploration areas and introduces financial incentives for oil and gas operators, including changes to royalty rates and carbon capture tax credits.
Blog
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A Multi-Pronged Strategy for Lowering Engine-Driven Gas Compressor Emissions
The natural gas sector is anticipated to continue growing over the next several years. However, gas compression operators face continued pressure to meet increasing global demand for energy while also lowering tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Advanced Drilling Operations with Next-Gen Technology
Leading drilling contractors are often at the forefront of investing in the latest technologies to boost efficiency and productivity. As diesel costs rise and regulations evolve, operating Tier 2 engines can become increasingly expensive.
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Drone Technology Advances Methane Leak Detection
Oil and gas operators require efficient, cost-effective, safe and quantitative methods to survey their assets. Alternative detection methods such as optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras, satellites and laser leak detection have given way to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to autonomously inspect equipment. Interestingly, innovative drone technology can be equipped with sensors to detect traces of methane in the air.
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Electric or Gas: Weighing Your Gas Compression Options
Interest in utilizing electric power in gas compression operations has steadily increased over the past decade due to the rise in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions permitting requirements. Each option available to gas compression operators — electric motors, traditional gas engines and gas turbines — offer advantages.
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Power Up: Modernizing Gas Compression Operations with Cat® G3600 A4 Gen 2 Engine Upgrade
As gas compression operators face evolving requirements and operational needs, valuable engineering updates are available for existing Cat® engines of any age. The Cat G3600 A4 Gen 2 upgrade kit helps modernize A4 Gen 1 engines (Cat G3600s manufactured from 2015-2023) by not only lowering methane and other emissions but also offering the flexibility to increase power compared to the previous model.
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Reducing Engine Methane Emissions Up to 50% Through Balancing Operational and Climate-Related Goals
Leveraging the Cat® G3600 Gen 2 kit with the Cat Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) System allows operators to balance enhancing engine performance while also reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Understanding the Differences Between Lean-Burn and Rich-Burn Engines
Essential considerations to determine which type of engine is most beneficial for your gas compression project
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Your Questions Answered: Closed Crankcase Ventilation Systems for Reciprocating Gas Compression Engines
Gas compression operators must balance a range of considerations when deciding which crankcase ventilation system (CCV) to select to manage increasingly stringent emissions requirements. Different systems can benefit operators in mitigating the venting of unwanted gases such as the gases emitted from a high-performance engine’s crankcase.
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Products
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Cat® G3600 Upgrade Kits
Cat G3600 Upgrade Kits enhance G3600 A3 or A4 engine models to meet performance standards.
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Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending technology
Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending technology maximizes engine performance and fuel flexibility to help lower emissions and keep fuel costs low.
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Cat® G3500 Upgrade Kits
Caterpillar’s G3500 series engines are engineered for enduring performance and adaptability. With our suite of upgrade kits, we can help you meet evolving emissions regulations, boost horsepower, and modernize your engine’s control systems—without the need for a full replacement.
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The Cat® Closed Crankcase Ventilation System
The Cat® Closed Crankcase Ventilation System helps reduce methane emissions without impacting performance and durability.
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