The oil and gas industry is rapidly expanding, increasing the demand for advanced turbomachinery and compressor control solutions. As production volumes grow, operators must implement automation and control technologies to optimize performance, enhance safety, and minimize downtime.

According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, global crude oil and natural gas consumption increased by 1.2% and 2.24% annually between 2005 and 2016. Additionally, Market Research Engine predicts that the turbine control system market will surpass $20 billion by 2024. This growth reflects the industry’s need for high-performance control solutions to meet rising energy demands.

Growing Oil & Gas Production and Its Impact on Turbomachinery and Compressor Control Solutions

Control Solutions for U.S. and Canadian Markets

North America is witnessing a significant increase in oil and gas production, driving demand for turbomachinery and compressor control solutions. In Canada’s Western Provinces, private sector investments continue to grow, as oil reserves remain independent from national control.

In the United States, production is surging, particularly in the Permian Basin in West Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. According to Mordor Intelligence, the Permian Basin has become one of the fastest-growing oil-producing regions, further increasing the need for efficient control solutions.

The Permian Basin Boom and Its Need for Turbomachinery and Compressor Control Solutions

The Permian Basin, spanning West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, has experienced a threefold increase in production over the past three years. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, oil output in the Permian reached 3.2 million barrels per day in May, with numbers continuing to climb.

This growth has created an urgent need for turbomachinery and compressor control solutions. Reports indicate that Midland, Texas, currently has 20,000 unfilled positions in upstream operations, including roles for turbomachinery control engineers and compressor system specialists.

Major corporations are investing heavily in the Permian Basin’s oil production potential. Exxon Mobil recently acquired 1.8 million acres of land, an area comparable to Delaware, to capitalize on the region’s oil reserves. However, without efficient turbomachinery and compressor control solutions, production bottlenecks could hinder output and profitability.

The Growing Need for Advanced Control Solutions

With oil and gas production expanding rapidly, companies must implement high-performance turbomachinery and compressor control solutions to:

• Ensure continuous production and reduce downtime.
• Optimize compressor performance for increased throughput.
• Improve energy efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
• Enhance safety with real-time monitoring and automation.

How Advanced Control Solutions Address Midstream Challenges

The midstream sector faces significant challenges as it struggles to keep up with rising oil and gas output. The main issues include:

• Labor shortages – Companies lack skilled workers to manage growing production demands.
• Pipeline constraints – Insufficient pipeline infrastructure creates transportation bottlenecks.

Producers can only flare (burn off) a limited amount of associated gas due to environmental regulations. Without effective control solutions, companies may be forced to slow oil production to avoid excess gas accumulation.

According to Tudor Pickering Holt & Co., these midstream issues could result in higher costs for oil producers unless new pipeline solutions and advanced control systems are adopted.

With the right automation and control technology, companies can streamline operations, optimize efficiency, and reduce operational risks.

Why Petrotech Leads in Turbomachinery and Compressor Control Solutions

Since 1978, Petrotech has been providing flexible solutions for upstream, midstream, and downstream customers in the oil and gas industry. We can help you improve your unit’s stability and responsiveness, operate closer to the control limits, increase production, and prevent loss. We provide advanced compressor control systems, gas and steam turbine control systems, and a range of other custom-built, user-friendly systems backed by 24/7 support. In addition to our cutting-edge equipment, we provide training programs tailored to the customer, including courses delivered on-site for a specific control system. For a more detailed technical discussion of our control systems, view our White Papers. If you are interested in seeing how our industry-leading solutions can benefit your business, contact us to request a quote today.