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Edgardo Oscar Vescovo, who oversees Capstone’s Latin American operation, said, “About 40 Capstone microturbines power Brazilian pipeline pumping stations. The number of microturbines used on pipelines across South America definitely is growing.” After travelling to Capstone’s California headquarters and factory in 2006, YPFB Transporte officials decided to purchase two natural-gas fueled Capstone microturbines to replace traditional generators and increase the efficiency and up-time of their pumping stations. Capstone staff in California provided in-depth training so YPFB Transporte employees could install and maintain the microturbine systems themselves. In 2006, YPFB Transporte installed the two C65 microturbines near the cities of Samaipata and Chilijchi. Since then, they have added nine more microturbines that produce electricity to run massive compressors that speed products through the pipelines. YPFB Transporte spokesperson Pablo Escalante said, “Reduced maintenance on the Capstone microturbines is very important because our compressor plants are usually far from cities. The microturbines reduce interruption in the service we provide, which makes our service more trustworthy. In addition, we save time and money by not needing to maintain the units all the time.” He added that the microturbines are expected to pay for themselves in approximately five years. Using raw natural gas to power the Capstone microturbines raises the efficiency and dependability of delivery. By replacing traditional generators with clean-burning Capstone microturbines that run on the gas flowing through the pipelines, YPFB Transporte has a very cost-effective solution that lowers exhaust emissions and is easier to maintain. Escalante estimates, “Maintaining microturbines costs about 40 percent less than a normal generator.” He added that YPFB Transporte takes international air-quality norms seriously, including the reduction in carbon emissions and resulting smaller carbon footprint. Capstone microturbines use a patented air-bearing, drive-shaft technology that eliminates the need for expensive lubricants and the required downtime maintenance of traditional generators. This simplifies tasks for workers at each pipeline station, since they don’t have to inventory and dispose of lubricants or be trained on more maintenance procedures. The Capstone C65s have run continuously for over 15,000 hours with impressive reliability. The result is increased productivity with significantly reduced downtime for maintenance or repairs, which boosts product-maximizing revenues every quarter. When asked about plans to use more Capstone microturbines on this and other YPFB Transporte pipelines in Bolivia, Escalante said “We’re thinking about replacing our normal generators with more Capstone microturbines in the future.” Thirty-five Capstone C65 natural gas-fueled microturbines power compressors at this Bolivian pumping station. 21211 Nordhoff Street • Chatsworth • CA • 91311 • 866.422.7786 • 818.734.5300 • www.capstoneturbine.com ©2013 Capstone Turbine Corporation. P0314 Case Study CAP394PDF Image | Government/Municipal Oil & Gas Bolivia Pipeline Compressor & Pumping Stations
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