W H E R E T H E W O R L D T U R N S F O R P O W E R

THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY’S

prime movers

C A T E N G I N E S F O R O I L A N D G A S A P P L I C A T I O N S
YOU’RE IN THE BUSINESS FOR THE REWARDS
Cat engines help minimize the risks
®

You hit a duster. You stick a

bit. Prices plummet. Political
uncertainty. No matter what
part of the petroleum business
you’re in, you face risks. Very
real risks that can mean the
difference between profitable
rewards and disastrous losses.

Reducing operating risks means protecting

profits. That’s why so many Cat engines are

used in every area of the oil and gas business.

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 When you use Cat prime movers, you

gain control over potentially hazardous

risks, because Cat engines are designed

to be durable and to deliver low operating

costs. And they’ve been proving it, day in

and day out, in oil and gas applications

throughout the world, since the 1930s.

It takes more than a passport

to be a global supplier
Selling products abroad doesn’t make a

company global. It takes a commitment to

being a local supplier — everywhere you do

business. It takes operation manuals

printed in more than ten different

languages. It takes dealers who speak

the native language of their territories

and who, most of all, have a stake in

the ongoing success of the local

operation. In short, it takes the kind of

commitment you can only get from

Caterpillar.

The global scope of the Cat network

is unparalleled. Cat engines are

manufactured on five continents. And with

1,200 dealer outlets worldwide, Cat parts

and service support are always nearby.

Put it all together — experience,

reliable products, plus local

manufacturing, parts, and service

the world over — and it’s easy to see

why Cat engines are at work in more

oil and gas industry installations than

any other make.

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 OUR EXPERIENCE RUNS DEEP
in the drilling business
In wildcatting and production drilling

applications alike, Cat engines have been

helping toolpushers make hole on the vast

majority of the world’s wells for years —

on shore, off shore, everywhere from

Prudhoe Bay to the North Sea to Abu Dhabi.

The rugged 6.25" bore Cat engines set

the standard for medium and deep drilling

applications. And today, the newer 3500,

3600, and CM32 Family engines have simply

improved on that popular design.

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 In addition to offering long life and

economical operation with the latest

technological advantages, Cat 3500 engines fit

conveniently into existing rigs because they

share the same overall dimensions as their

predecessors, the 6.25" bore D300 Family.

Remanufactured and exchange components

are options available through your local Cat

dealer as part of comprehensive — and cost-

saving — Cat product support offerings.

We’re no bit player in shallow

and mobile drilling
In shallow drilling, too, Cat engines have long been

a favorite choice of mobile drill rig OEM’s and

They feature a similarly robust design drilling contractors. The Cat 3300 and 3400 Families,

and low-speed operation for long engine life. and the newer C-9 through C-16 engines, provide a

Plus, they offer emissions compliance, improved full line of high-speed gas and diesel engines.

fuel economy, easier servicing, and the lowest Today, more and more units are being

owning and operating costs in the business. equipped with Cat engines due to the unbeatable

Cat parts and service network.

Repowering revives rig profitability

As the drilling business continues to adapt to the

changes in the world oil market, more and more

contractors are

discovering rig

repowering to be

a cost-effective

way to enhance

their drilling speed

and safety.

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WELL SERVICING CONTRACTORS ARE
well served by Cat engines
Whether your business is completion and

stimulation or workovers, there is a Cat engine

perfectly suited for the daily rigors of your trade.

Rapid acceleration makes quick

work of pulling and pumping
Get in, apply a lot of horsepower, move on,

and do it all over again. That is the nature of

the completion and stimulation business.

With the heavy demands that are put on

prime movers, it’s only natural that the industry’s

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top servicing contractors use Cat engines. Worldwide service support
The 3000 - 3500 Families of engines deliver the for a worldwide business
needed horsepower — job after job after job. When you have units working all over the

Ranging from 75 to 2,250 hp, their reliability world, there’s an extra advantage to using

and high hp/weight ratio makes them perfect Cat prime movers. Because wherever you work,

for workovers, as well as for fishing, frac, the parts and service support of Caterpillar’s

acidizing or cementing jobs. Rapid acceleration worldwide network is never very far. Even off-

reduces trip time. Electronic engine controls shore, Cat support is unparalleled because Cat

manage throttle and timing and allow for engines are extensively used in the marine

torque shaping to match pump performance. industry, as well as the oil business.

All of which makes for exceptional operating

efficiency, and explains exactly why the

world’s leading completion and stimulation

contractors all use Cat engines.

Workhorses for the workover industry

For remedial well work with mobile drilling rigs, Cat

3400 Family engines (200 - 750 hp) are a perfect fit.

They deliver the speed you need for efficient drilling.

What’s more, the fuel economy, dependability and

serviceability of the 3400’s make for low owning and

operating costs — benefits that make Cat engines

popular prime movers in the workover business.

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 NO TWO WELLS ARE ALIKE
that’s why we offer more ways to give you a lift
Your prime mover requirements for production

on any given well depend, in large part, on

what — and how much — the well is producing,

where it is, and which method you’re employing.

Whatever, wherever, whichever, there’s a Cat

engine perfectly matched for the application.

With engines that burn crude, diesel, and a wide

variety of field gases, along with full line ranges of

50 to 10,000 hp (8,000 hp with gas engines) and

700 to 2,600 rpm, Cat engines can match virtually

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 The bottom line is Cat engines protect

your bottom line — by minimizing downtime

and reducing production costs.

For secondary and enhanced recovery,

Cat engines are second to none
Cat engines cost-effectively drive the pumps used

in secondary recovery applications. Whether you

power your pumps direct drive or with gen sets,

the units can be fueled with your choice of field

gas, crude or diesel. All with the exceptional

reliability you expect from any Cat engine.

The 3400 Family (200 - 750 hp) is popular for

secondary recovery operations because they’re

perfectly suited for round-the-clock duty cycles

and their 1,000 - 1,800 rpm speeds can match

any horsepower, speed or fuel spec. And since fuel reciprocating pumps.

can be 80 percent of operating costs, your fuel In fields with associated gas, Cat engines keep

choice is the principal means of lowering costs. the pressure on with superior field gas reliability

due to such Cat advantages as detonation-

You can’t afford to be down – sensitive timing and lower compression ratio

use Cat engines for reliable lift pistons, which compensate for high BTU fuel.

When it comes to production, the cost of In addition, Cat engines can assist in

downtime can quickly add up to thousands of virtually any thermal, chemical or miscible drive

barrels. That’s why producers have long relied on method of tertiary recovery.

Cat engines for high-hour, high-load crude oil

pumping. The Cat 3000 - CM32 Families of engines

deliver the long-term reliability to keep oil field

generator sets, lift systems and water disposal

pumps operating. And for remote applications, the

low maintenance and low-speed Cat engines get

the job done reliably without on-site supervision.

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CAT INNOVATION THE DRIVING FORCE
in gas compression
Over the years, Caterpillar has been the

driver of advances in gas engine technology.

Cat technological innovations led the industry’s

move toward turbocharging, using continuous

horsepower ratings and, most importantly,

higher engine speeds.

In turn, Cat advances have led compressor

manufacturers to match Cat engine speeds for

their greater efficiency and economy. The higher

speeds enable engine/compressor systems of

any given size to compress more gas, so they

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offer lower installed cost for the output.

Electronic engine control is another

innovation pioneered by Cat engineering.

In addition to providing superior performance,

the Cat Electronic Ignition System reduces

maintenance requirements for gas engines. Even

at today’s higher speeds, typical service intervals

for Cat gas engines are as long as 30,000 hours.

Just as important, Cat gas engines have the

fuel tolerance to burn almost any field gas and

can also be engineered for propane combustion.

The natural choice for gas compression

Whether your business is gas gathering, pro-

cessing, or storage and retrieval, there is a per- With the largest (1,665 to 8,000 hp)

fectly matched Cat gas engine for virtually any G3600 and GCM34 gas engines, there’s no need

gas compression application. In fact, the Cat gas to compromise power or efficiency to achieve

engine line is so complete and versatile, you can low emissions. That’s because a highly

tailor your specs not only to the general applica- refined two-stage combustion process

tion, but also to any site-specific requirements. ensures complete burning.

And if the unit has to travel from site to site, Consequently, Cat gas engines can meet or

Cat gas engines allow separable compressors surpass the emissions limits set by the world’s

to match many mainline needs efficiently and strictest air quality boards, including the United

economically with great portability. States EPA, Europe’s TA Luft and the Environment

Agency of Japan.

As stingy on emissions as they are on fuel

Cat gas engines boast definite emissions and

efficiency advantages. In the lower

horsepower range (42 to 1,600 hp),

electronic ignition, open-chamber

combustion and detonation-

sensitive timing all combine to help

achieve superior thermal efficiency

and fuel economy while

minimizing NOx.

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 WHEN YOU HAVE TO MOVE PRODUCT
Cat engines go the distance
When you’re moving thousands of barrels of oil

or millions of cubic feet of gas to market every

day, the productivity of your pipeline has huge

financial ramifications. And the productivity

of the line, whether you’re running pumps

or compressors, is critically linked to the

performance of the engines driving them.

Your prime movers have to be able to run

constantly, because the costs of a failure are

enormous. But they also have to run efficiently.

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 When you use Cat engines —

whether direct drive or as gen

set motor power — you know

you have one less thing to

worry about at your pumping

or booster stations.

The reason to burn it

is because it’s there
In any market, it’s simply smart

business to make the most of what

you have. And with Cat engines,

you can take full advantage of the

fuel you’re moving.

Our gas engines are designed

to burn field gas, as well as most

available gaseous fuels. Likewise,

Cat diesels can efficiently burn

crude right from the pipeline.

Either way, you can save money

by burning the fuel at hand.

Because under constant use, anything

less than optimal efficiency means

a constant loss of profit. Which

is why it makes so much sense to

use Cat engines.

Cat low-speed diesels have

a longstanding reputation as

workhorses that move oil mile

after mile, day after day, year after

year. And in our gas engine line,

the Cat Electronic Ignition System

(EIS) assures reliable performance,

even under continuous high-speed

operation at full load.

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OUTSTANDING PRODUCT SUPPORT
doesn’t come from sitting behind desks
The dealers of the worldwide Cat network have

earned a reputation for outstanding product

support by rolling up their sleeves and doing

whatever it takes to backup Cat equipment.

When you have Cat support,

it’s a small world after all
Caterpillar’s legendary product support is always

nearby because, with a worldwide network of

1,200 dealer outlets, Cat is everywhere you do

business. Even when working offshore, you can

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expect unparalleled service support from your Cat engines. From preventive maintenance to

local Cat dealer because the marine industry critical diagnostics, they have the tools and the

relies on Cat engines just as the petroleum experience to get the job done right. They’re

industry does. With that kind of global coverage always up-to-date on the latest technological

behind you, the world will seem smaller. advances and changes in Cat engines because

they routinely attend factory training schools.

The parts you need, All of which assures you better performance

when and where you need them and lower owning and operating costs.

Around the world, contractors and toolpushers For customers who maintain and service their

know the Cat parts they may need are always Cat engines themselves, Cat dealer technicians,

at hand. That’s because Cat dealers carry as well as factory reps and personnel, are always

ample inventories of genuine Cat parts for available for diagnostic consulting.

excellent off-the-shelf availability. Caterpillar

has a worldwide dealer network ready to Dealer services to eliminate guesswork

provide the parts you need for your engine. Prime mover specifiers can get the

comprehensive equipment selection,

Service that keeps costs down specification and installation information

and revenue up they need from their Cat dealer or equipment

If your prime mover is down, you’re not hoisting, manufacturer with electronic speed and

drilling, pumping, compressing or producing. accuracy. Plus, Cat dealers are equipped to

That’s why it’s smart to use Cat dealer service predict and analyze your lifetime owning

technicians for maintenance and repair of your and operating costs.

It’s just one more way

Caterpillar helps minimize

your exposure to the inherent

risks of the petroleum

business. So you can reap

more of the rewards.

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YOUR LOCAL RESOURCE.
WORLDWIDE.
Your Cat dealer is prepared to
answer any questions you may
have about Cat Power Systems,
customer support, parts or
service capability anywhere in
the world. For the name and
number of the Cat dealer nearest
you, call Caterpillar Inc. World
Headquarters in Peoria, Illinois,
U.S.A., or the subsidiary office in
your corner of the world.
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