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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. While purchasing new gas engines may be cost-prohibitive, upgrading existing assets offers an effective solution.
A next-generation engine upgrade that enables drilling contractors to leverage existing Tier 2 assets while improving thermal efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions helps optimize operators’ total cost of ownership (TCO) while keeping pace with changing requirements. The Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending™ Gen 2 Kit provides these advantages. At approximately 25% of the cost of a new engine1, contractors can upgrade a four-engine rig for nearly the same price as purchasing a single new gas engine — while maintaining a 1 MW rating with diesel-like transient response.
More Diesel Displacement, More Fuel Cost Savings
DGB is a dual-fuel engine technology that allows existing Cat diesel engines to burn a blend of natural gas and diesel. This hybrid fuel system is a cost-effective solution for rig operations, offering important fuel flexibility that enables companies to choose the most advantageous fuel mix based on site conditions, fuel quality, fuel availability and other factors.
Geared to address rising diesel costs, the DGB Gen 2 Kit offers up to two times more diesel displacement compared to traditional fumigated systems. Contractors can potentially attain an average of up to 70% diesel displacement in the field, with 85% peak diesel displacement under certain conditions2.
Improved Thermal Efficiency and Gas Injection Precision
The kit’s advanced cylinder capability improves combustion efficiency and delivers up to 45% reduction in diesel consumption per engine per year3, which helps reduce operating costs. Its port injection system allows for precise air/gas ratio control at the individual cylinder level, resulting in faster response times and reduced unburned gas.
Multi-port gas injectors and in-cylinder pressure/temperature systems enable real-time performance optimization for each cylinder. With this gas injection precision contributing to better combustion and engine performance, contractors can effectively monitor the total amount of gas consumed, with optimal fuel burn and displacement yielding a greater return on investment.
Empowering Rig Operations While Reducing GHG Emissions
As the industry’s emissions requirements continue to evolve, it’s crucial to optimize existing assets to respond to these dynamic shifts. Upgrading existing rig engines with the DGB Gen 2 Kit can help contractors achieve up to a 40% reduction in GHG emissions and over 80% lower methane slip4. This also allows contractors to maintain current EPA Tier 2 emissions certifications, remaining compliant with the latest regulatory guidelines.
The DGB Gen 2 Kit is a powerful solution to handle the most demanding conditions in the oilfield while improving the bottom line with significant cost savings. By enhancing existing assets to lower GHG emissions and fuel costs, the DGB Gen 2 Kit plays a valuable role in helping the oil and gas industry meet global energy demands while also supporting oilfield companies’ climate-related objectives.
1Caterpillar Press Release. New Cat DGB Gen 2 Tier 2 Kit Delivers Significant Emission Reductions and Cost Savings.
2Caterpillar Press Release. New Cat DGB Gen 2 Tier 2 Kit Delivers Significant Emission Reductions and Cost Savings.
3Caterpillar Press Release. [DATE]. New Cat DGB Gen 2 Tier 2 Kit Delivers Significant Emission Reductions and Cost Savings.
4Compared to Cat DGB Gen 1 assets.
