Maximum performance for your gas compression systems
State-of-the-art gas compression technology for the oil and gas industry
Gas compression is a central process in the oil and gas industry, enabling the compression and transportation of gases. Compression is achieved using compressors powered by our powerful Cat gas engines. Thanks to dual utilization – the extracted and compressed gas is also used as fuel – you optimize your operating costs and reduce your environmental footprint.
Zeppelin Power Systems is your expert partner for gas compression, offering customized engine and drive solutions as well as services tailored to your specific needs. With our powerful Caterpillar products, we ensure reliable and efficient operation of your gas compression systems.
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Key benefits for your organization
Durable engine power from Cat
The powerful and robust Cat gas engines, such as the G3300, G3400, G3500, G3600, and GCM34 series, offer the highest efficiency and reliability in demanding environments, ensuring stable operation.
Reduce costs & emissions
With technologies like the ADEM™ A4 control, Zeppelin Power Systems enables the use of produced gas as fuel, reducing operating costs and increasing efficiency, while simultaneously lowering emissions and meeting strict environmental regulations.
Flexible with various gases
Caterpillar gas engines are designed with a low compression ratio of 7:1, allowing them to efficiently burn lower-quality gases. This flexibility, combined with the option for a higher compression ratio, ensures reliable performance across a wide range of gases.
Customized solutions
We develop custom drive solutions that are perfectly tailored to the requirements of gas compression, including specific adjustments for different types of gas and operating environments.
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Innovative compression solutions for gases of various qualities
Gas compression typically takes place in the midstream phase, after gas extraction. Compressed gas is either stored in specialized caverns, such as salt caverns, or transported further through pipelines. For every form of gas compression and gases of various qualities, we provide the appropriate solution with our powerful drives.
Various gases for compression.
Compressors can compress a variety of gases, including natural gas, carbon dioxide, or hydrogen. A particular advantage of our gas engines is that they can use the produced gas as fuel simultaneously. Thanks to innovative combustion technologies, Cat gas engines also have an increased tolerance for gas quality and are suitable for burning almost all types of gases.
Our Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP) tool from Cat helps you analyze the composition of your gas and determine whether it can be used directly in the engine without additional treatment. GERP is a PC-based program that creates performance features, performance curves of pumps, temperature balances, and installation drawings based on your specific requirements.
Zeppelin Power Systems also offers customized solutions for gas upgrading. By using coalescing filters and other purification technologies, we ensure smooth and reliable operation of your engines.
Are you looking for a reliable gas compression solution for your gas production? Feel free to contact us.
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Midstream gas compression with Cat gas engines and ADEM™ A4 technology
Gas engines for demanding gas compression
The Cat gas engines from the G3300, G3400, G3500, G3600, and CG137 series are ideal for gas compression. The integration of ADEM™ A4 technology in these engines allows for precise fuel control and the use of produced gas as fuel, optimizing operating costs.
The G3300 series is designed for low to medium power applications and stands out for its high efficiency and reduced emissions. For medium compression processes, the Cat G3400 offers an optimal price-performance ratio. The G3500 series combines excellent fuel efficiency with advanced emissions control, while the G3600 series is designed for high-performance applications and is known for its extreme durability and longevity. For large-scale applications and the processing of complex gas mixtures, the CG137 series is particularly suitable.
The combination of robust Cat gas engines and advanced ADEM™ A4 control technology provides operators in the oil and gas industry with a technically sophisticated, reliable, and cost-effective solution for gas compression tasks. This technology allows for increased productivity while reducing operating costs.
Low consumption and high performance
Our Cat engines feature an excellent mechanical efficiency (up to 44%) and low fuel consumption. They can operate without loss of performance at ambient temperatures of up to +45°C and at altitudes of 900 meters above sea level, and are also operational at low gas pressures (0.07 to 3.1 bar).
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Mobile compressor units for every requirement
We are your specialist for mobile compression systems
Zeppelin Power Systems offers mobile compressor units housed in customized containers, configured and built according to the specific requirements of the customer. Our container solutions ensure optimal housing and protection for the compressors while providing maximum flexibility in deployment. In addition to robust enclosures with solid walls, ZPS also offers enclosures made of truck tarpaulins, which are particularly suitable for temporary deployments or projects that require quick setup and teardown capabilities.
The mobile units provide a compact and efficient solution for demanding applications in gas compression, ensuring easy adaptation to various operating conditions through their flexible design.
Zeppelin Power Systems – Your complete provider for gas compression
Zeppelin Power Systems, as a general contractor, offers comprehensive solutions for gas compression that are precisely tailored to the specific requirements of the oil and gas industry. From detailed planning to professional installation, we handle all processes. We coordinate the installation and ensure optimal operation through targeted test runs before commissioning. Additionally, Zeppelin Power Systems provides flexible maintenance solutions, including for mobile compressor units, to ensure maximum availability.
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The future of the gas industry: Cavern storage, transportation, and new technologies
In the modern energy sector, gas cavern storage and gas transportation play a central role in ensuring a reliable and efficient supply of natural gas. These complex processes require advanced technical solutions to safely store large quantities of gas and transport them over long distances.
Gas cavern storage and gas compressors are the foundation for a secure power supply
Gas cavern storage uses underground cavities in salt domes, known as caverns, for gas storage. These natural formations provide ideal conditions for the safe and secure storage of large volumes of gas. To inject the gas into the caverns and extract it when needed, powerful compressors driven by robust and efficient gas engines are used.
Gas transportation via pipelines presents another challenge. To maintain a constant gas flow over long distances, gas compression stations are required at regular intervals. These stations, often housed in lightweight buildings, ensure that the gas is pumped through the pipeline with the necessary pressure. Depending on the length of the route, multiple compression stations may be necessary to ensure smooth and continuous gas transport.
Key technologies for a climate-neutral future
As part of the energy transition, technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen compression are becoming increasingly important. These processes play a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions and supporting the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy. For these demanding applications, specialized compressors and powerful drive systems are essential.
Decarbonization with Zeppelin Power Systems
Zeppelin Power Systems offers comprehensive solutions for these complex tasks. From planning and configuration to the construction of the facilities, we ensure, as experienced partners in the oil and gas industry, that both gas cavern storage and gas transportation can be carried out efficiently, cost-effectively, and environmentally friendly. With customized drive systems and technical expertise, we aim to contribute to overcoming the challenges of the energy transition and advancing decarbonization.
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Optimal drive solutions for FPSO and CO2 injection with Cat engines
Zeppelin Power Systems offers customized drive solutions for demanding applications such as FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) and carbon injection. Especially in gas compression, including carbon dioxide storage, our expertise plays a crucial role. Our robust Cat engines and generators ensure maximum efficiency and reliability to meet the complex demands of these industries.
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Cat engines for maximum efficiency in gas compression
Show all Products for Oil & GasCat engines from Zeppelin Power Systems are ideally designed for gas compression, offering the highest efficiency and reliability. Their robust construction allows operation under extreme conditions, such as those required in gas extraction and injection. Additionally, we also offer customized solutions for battery storage systems and transmissions, ensuring seamless integration into energy systems.
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