Energy Transformation?
- Category: Feature
- Published on 2013-04-08
- Written by Godfrey Budd
Natural gas assuming a bigger role in powering upstream and midstream operations
A portable 25-megawatt electricity generator is the linchpin of one of several systems and technologies that appear poised to significantly improve, if not transform, on-site processes for pad drilling and completions, especially in the unconventional natural gas sector. General Electric's (GE) TM2500+ offers multi-fuel flexibility and can run on either natural gas or a range of liquid distillate fuels. Its role in on-site pad operations is premised on relatively low natural gas prices continuing in North America over the long term.