Oil rig energy storage

Can electric energy storage systems be used for drilling rigs?

The work to develop electric energy storage systems for drilling rigs has been underway worldwide for the last 5 years, however, mainly targeting isolated offshore rigs.

Why do offshore rigs need energy storage?

Offshore rigs have highly variable power consumption for drilling and dynamic positioning. By incorporating energy storage, it is possible to reduce the runtime of combustion engines and also keep them operating on an optimized combustion level.

How can energy storage improve the environmental sustainability of offshore oil and gas?

The integration of energy storage with the power supply and distribution system of a drilling rig represents an important step towards improving the environmental sustainability of the offshore oil and gas industry by reducing emissions and paving the way to harnessing clean but intermittent renewables, such as offshore wind.

Which rigs have energy storage systems for onshore drilling?

The energy storage system developed for onshore drilling is among the world’s first ones. As a foreign analog, only the project of the German rig manufacturer Bentec implemented in Oman can be highlighted. In 2017, the container-type 0.9 MW Bentec ESS with a storage capacity of 0.3 MW was put into trial operation on the KCA Deuteg T-94 rig.

What is energy recovery in drilling rig operations?

Energy recovery in drilling rig operations can achieve a reduction in over three-quarters. The need to calculate the power for simulation often limits the analysis of energy recovery from the drilling rig to the transportation cycle, where only operational costs are related to fuel consumption.

Can hybrid energy be used to power a drilling rig?

In this article, the aim is to develop a model for efficient energy management using hybrid energy to power a drilling rig. This involves utilizing wind turbines and emergency generators, as well as charging battery storage systems with recycled energy from the depot through regenerative braking.