Driving Energy Transition
What to know about Energy Transition: Technological trends and solutions
Energy transition is happening – we help you master it by boosting efficiency and increasing reliability. Our products and solutions for energy transition applications, e.g. eLNG, onshore power supply, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, provide you with the technology you need to reduce your carbon footprint, sharpen your competitive edge and shape the energy systems of the future.
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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) captures CO₂ emissions from industrial processes and stores them underground or transports them via pipeline. Efficient and reliable drive systems—such as DOL pumps and Perfect Harmony drives—support all stages from capture to storage. With near-sinusoidal waveforms, these solutions are ideal for grid-friendly operation, even in urban environments.
Power Generation
Power plants rely on fans and pumps to manage combustion air, feed water, and condenser efficiency—each playing a critical role in performance and safety. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) ensure precise flow control across all systems, from induced and forced draft fans to boiler feed and circulating pumps, improving efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. They also reduce environmental impact and the risk of unplanned shutdowns by adapting to changing conditions and protecting sensitive equipment.
Energy Storage
Pumped hydro and compressed air energy storage systems help balance power supply by storing excess energy during low demand and releasing it during peak times. Pumped hydro uses elevation and water flow through turbines, while compressed air systems store energy in underground chambers or liquified form. Both rely on high-performance drives and motors to ensure efficient, grid-friendly operation.
FPSO & Offshore Production
Offshore oil and gas production relies on various pump and compressor systems to maintain flow and pressure as reservoirs decline. Applications like water injection, gas lift, electrical submersible pumps (ESP), multiphase boosting, and export systems benefit from variable speed drives that optimize efficiency, minimize CO₂ emissions, and support long-distance, high-reliability operation—even over cable lengths exceeding 2 km. With compact designs and high availability, these drive systems ensure stable performance across power ranges from under 1 MW to 40 MW.
LNG Production and Transport
LNG production involves several compressor types across the liquefaction and transport process. All-electric drives are increasingly replacing gas turbines in refrigeration compressors, offering higher efficiency, lower CO₂ emissions, and improved operational flexibility. From booster and end-flash gas compressors to BOG and reliquefaction systems on ships, variable speed drives ensure stable, efficient performance across a power range of 1 to 100 MW—reducing emissions and supporting reliable LNG operations.
Steam Cracker Electrification
Steam crackers are among the most energy-intensive industrial processes and a major source of CO₂ emissions. Electrifying main compressors—such as cracked gas, propylene, and ethylene compressors—can improve furnace efficiency by up to 25% and significantly reduce emissions when powered by low-carbon electricity. High-performance drives and motors across 15–80 MW enable this transition while maintaining reliable, efficient operation.
Pipeline
Pipelines offer a safe and efficient way to transport oil and gas over long distances. Electric variable speed drives are used in pipeline pumps and compressors to adjust flow, reduce energy losses, and minimize CO₂ emissions compared to mechanical systems. With power ranges up to 40 MW, these systems also support gas storage applications by enabling high-efficiency operation and fast starts, especially when using high-speed motors without gearboxes.
Refinery
Refineries rely on a wide range of electric motors and drives to power pumps, blowers, and compressors—often in hazardous areas. Standardizing on a single motor and drive portfolio simplifies spare parts handling and improves operational availability. A full range of high- and medium-voltage solutions, supported by digital services, ensures reliable, efficient, and scalable operation across the entire refinery.
Your all-inclusive digital & service partner for your Energy Transition
Digitalization
Inspire IQ ensures maximum availability of your drive systems through 24/7 monitoring and expert support, optimizing performance and extending asset lifetime.
Customer Services
We keep your plant running Our global team of experts supports your energy transition with consulting, digital services, and service contracts, field, maintenance, and repair services, and training, spare parts, retrofits, and upgrades.
References
- High-performance drives: Delivery of a 20 MW SINAMICS GL150 (now Innomotics GL150) LCI starter drive for sequential starting of motor-driven high-performance pumps
- Efficient storage system: Utilisation of surplus energy for night-time water pumping into an upper reservoir for electrical energy storage
- Combination with renewable energies: Operation of the hydroelectric system in conjunction with wind and solar energy to ensure a reliable energy supply
- Significant CO₂ savings: Replacing a steam turbine with an Innomotics HV HS-Modyn electric motor led to an annual CO₂ reduction of around 68,000 tonnes
- Efficient energy savings: Reduction of energy consumption by approx. 25% through the use of state-of-the-art electric motor technology
- Future-oriented partnership: Together with Innomotics, Repsol is pursuing the goal of achieving a net-zero emissions balance by 2050
- Electrified LNG production: Fully electric drive solutions ensure optimised energy utilisation
- Sustainable energy supply: Reduction of emissions through the use of electric drive technologies
- High performance: Scalable technology for demanding requirements in LNG production
- Comprehensive retrofitting: Project planning, local repair of power transformers, control system upgrades, refurbishment of battery cells, cabinet retrofitting and protective supply, installation and commissioning
- Innovative concept: High-quality retrofitting for improved value creation in the oil and gas infrastructure in Colombia
- Agile implementation: Retrofitting of existing actuators without inventory changes and without CAPEX payments