Traditional approaches for supply of electric power to onshore oil and gas operations include a combination of high voltage transmission power lines and substations, medium voltage distribution power lines, as well as low to medium voltage onsite power generators.
High voltage transmission lines are normally regulated by the State and commonly owned by the utility. Substations and medium voltage power lines are owned by the regulated utility and when demand outstrips supply by the oil and gas operators.
Onsite diesel and natural gas fueled generators are brought in to electrify distribution lines and site specific operations when no grid power is available, or when the quality of available power is not acceptable.
