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Evolution Powers a Drilling Rig on a Natural-Gas Turbine as Primary Power — a Canadian First

A ~1 MW Evolution turbine package became the primary power source on an active drilling rig, displacing roughly 7,000 litres of diesel per day.

Evolution Power Solutions has deployed what it believes to be the first natural-gas turbine package used as primary power on a drilling rig in Canada. The ~1 MW system replaces the diesel gen-set fleet that has traditionally powered rigs — cutting an estimated 7,000 litres of diesel per day along with the trucking, emissions, and fuel-price exposure that come with it.