Honghua to Use GE’s Waukesha VHP Gas Engines for Natural Gas Drilling Projects In China

May 7, 2014

HH (Honghua) Group Limited, exporter of drilling rigs in China, signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with GE Power & Water’s Distributed Power business to use GE’s Waukesha VHP gas engines to power drilling rigs used in new shale gas projects in China.

HH (Honghua) Group Limited, exporter of drilling rigs in China, signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with GE Power & Water’s Distributed Power business to use GE’s Waukesha VHP gas engines to power drilling rigs used in new shale gas projects in China.

HH provides multiple solutions for bi-fuel motors, land drilling, shale gas exploration and offshore platform construction. GE's Waukesha VHP gas engines are designed for dependability, longevity and durability and can be applied in a wide range of operating conditions, VHP engines are gaseous-fueled systems, which have been working in natural gas production applications for over 40 years and are available in 6-, 12- and 16-cylinder configurations with both rich-burn and lean-combustion systems.

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During this week's OTC show in Houston, Texas, HH is showcasing the Waukesha VHP engines and other systems for natural gas. Highlights include:

  • Bi-fuel Motors – The Waukesha VHP Engines will be fueled by on-site field gas or with commercial grade gas to generate 2.8 to 3 megawatts of on-site power. By utilizing field gas, drilling rig operators are capable of reducing their fuel transportation costs and optimize the availability of the rigs. 
  • Offshore Drilling System – HH’s TIGER Series is designed to be an affordable and easy-to-use solution for offshore drilling. The rig has a maximum drilling depth of 30,000 feet, an operational water depth of 3,000 feet with capability of upgrading to 5,000 feet, and a maximum hook load of 750ST.
  • Land Drilling System – Several pieces of high-efficiency equipment are included in the system. The 1500HP Beyond Drilling Rig is a fully automated, unmanned operation centralized through the driller control room. The rig’s direct drive transmission structure incorporates top drive, draw works and the mud pump.
  • Offshore Platform Construction – HH’s mobile crane, Honghai, has a 22,000-ton lifting capacity. New technology allows HH’s offshore platform construction yard to produce 6 to 10 platforms simultaneously.
  • Shale Gas Exploration – HH offers a total extraction concept that integrates several methods into one solution. The concept involves building a three-dimensional network integrating electricity, gas, water, telecommunications and roads. It uses gas to drill gas and a gas-electricity combination for electricity generation to power well-site drilling equipment.

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