Prometheus Energy Deploys First LNG Powered Turbines for Hydraulic Fracturing, USA

Prometheus Energy Group Inc., a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related services to oilfield, power, mining and process industry customers, announced the successful deployment of the first 100% LNG powered turbines for hydraulic fracturing, supporting operations for Green Field Energy Services, Inc.

Prometheus Energy is providing all LNG equipment, including onsite mobile LNG storage and vaporization, technical field support and project management of all third parties for compression and power generation services.. The fracturing project is in the Eagle Ford Shale Play in South Texas. This first-of-a-kind project is yet another step by Prometheus in creating LNG distribution infrastructure, and enabling the LNG framework for specialized customer solutions.

“We are extremely pleased to support Green Field Energy Services in providing critical equipment and LNG fuel solutions that greatly reduce air emissions in the hydraulic fracturing market,” said Jim Aivalis, CEO of Prometheus Energy. “One of our key goals is to help our growing and diverse customer base by maximizing their returns with lower cost LNG fuel alternatives while simultaneously reducing their environmental footprint. For us, to achieve this goal is a testament to our experience and expertise in delivering regasification solutions in a safe, cost-effective, reliable and timely manner.”

Prometheus Energy develops solutions that employ the right assets and the right expertise to meet the demand for a safe, reliable and cleaner-burning source of energy. “Our experience here keeps us at the forefront of providing fit-for-purpose LNG solutions,” said Brad Bodwell, SVP of Commercial Development of Prometheus.

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LNG World News Staff, April 25, 2013; Image: Prometheus Energy