Producer Optimizes Compression Fleet Performance, Saves $2M/yr while Increasing Production by $15M/yr

In this case study, one of Canada’s top natural gas producers acheived production gains of $15 million per year while reducing costs by $2M annually.   This all was accomplished through production optimization using Detechtion's Enalysis platform.  

BACKGROUND

One of Canada's top natural gas producers operates one of the largest compression fleets in the industry, comprising approximately 1,200 units with an aggregate of over 1,100,000 horsepower. The company’s key operational priorities include:

• Ensuring safe operation of large equipment to avoid harm and incidents.
• Optimizing production to increase recovery rates and throughput.
• Managing operational expenses (OpEx) and turnaround capital expenditures (TA CapEx).
• Reducing energy waste and emissions.
• Meeting regulatory requirements for emission monitoring and reporting.

THE MISSION

By implementing optimization and failure prevention solutions by Detechtion, The Producer gained access to advanced tools including Digital Twin analytics for identifying performance issues or opportunities, modelling capabilities for what-if analysis, and fleet wide reporting to identify the most impactful opportunities within a compressor fleet. These tools enabled a holistic view of the compressor fleet and allowed The Producer to:

• Optimize Suction Pressure: Using compressor performance curves and analytics, The Producer continuously monitored and adjusted the compressor configurations for maximum well deliverability.
• Increase Running Speed and Reduce Downtime: Simulation tools and Start-up packages, which are detailed recommendations on setpoint and shutdown point config, allowed The Producer to fine-tune individual compressor settings, leading to an increase in throughput and overall fleet performance.
• Leverage Comprehensive Fleet Data: With comprehensive Fleet Management Reports, The Producer prioritized high-impact changes and maintenance across the fleet, reducing potential production losses and enhancing decision-making.

THE SOLUTION

To address these challenges, the producer partnered with Detechtion Technologies to implement their Enalysis platform. The platform provides advanced monitoring and optimization capabilities tailored to the unique demands of compression fleets. 

Key results through fleetwide implementation of the solution included production optimization, cost management, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance and overall fleet management.  

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CONCLUSION

The adoption of Detechtion Technologies’ Enalysis platform exemplifies the power of digital transformation in the oil and gas sector. By leveraging advanced analytics and optimization tools, one of Canada’s top natural gas producers achieved significant production gains, cost efficiencies, and environmental improvements while ensuring compliance and safety across its fleet.