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Drilling
Cat engines can be installed during initial rig construction or subsequently during a re-powering operation. Cat’s 3500, 3600, and CM32 engine product groupings are favoured for this application, due to their robust design and low-speed operation, which results in long engine life.
Crude Pumping / Production
In this application, Cat engines are used in the generation of mechanical or electrical power during the exploration, transfer or recovery phases of petroleum production. Examples include crude transfer pumps in refineries, pumps and compressors on FPSO’s (Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels), fire water pumps, cranes, and air compressors.
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Gas Compression
Within this segment, Caterpillar fields a wide range of gas fired reciprocating engines in the 82 to 3 315kW band, providing prime power for processes that include gas lift, re-injection, storage and retrieval, enhanced recovery and pipeline transmission.
Well Servicing
Well servicing typically takes place in extremely hostile conditions and requires a high degree of specialisation. Applications within this segment include Cat pump, mixer and blender engines to meet acidising, cementing, completion, stimulation, fracturing, and nitrogen pumping and bleeding processes.
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Segment split:
- Drilling;
- Crude Pumping / Production;
- Gas Compression; and
Well Servicing
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| Across these segments, Cat engines are used either as prime movers, providing main power for specific applications, such as compressors, pumps or drills, or to drive generator sets to meet emergency standby requirements. |
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Petroleum
