Storage industry powerhouse Hyperstrong has unveiled a state-of-the-art energy storage system at PetroChina’s sprawling Changqing oilfield — making it one of China’s largest similar systems.
The project, which cracked the code on integrating advanced battery storage into the gritty world of hydraulic fracturing, is a joint effort with Chengdu Wellplus New Energy Technology.
According to Hyperstrong, this project sets a new benchmark for oilfield electrification.
The Changqing oilfield, which is nestled in the remote reaches of Qingyang, China’s rural northwestern Gansu Province, has long wrestled with a shaky power supply.
Weak grid infrastructure and unpredictable voltage swings have plagued operations, dragging down efficiency and raising safety concerns.
For years, the roar of diesel generators has been the soundtrack to fracturing operations here, guzzling fuel, pumping out emissions, and racking up steep costs.
Enter Hyperstrong’s ingenious solution: a custom-built, liquid-cooled battery storage system that kicks diesel to the curb.
Developed with Wellplus, this cutting-edge technology delivers a rock-steady power supply tailored to the intense demands of hydraulic fracturing.
It replaces traditional diesel-powered operations with battery-driven systems, providing a more stable power supply for the oilfield site.
During fracturing operations, the energy storage system maintains a fixed voltage level, automatically adjusting power output in real-time based on grid capacity, voltage fluctuations, load demand, and battery state-of-charge (SOC).
This ensures that the system can reliably power three high-capacity electric-driven pumps without interruptions.
The system’s adaptive power management capabilities enable it to stabilise voltage levels and support continuous grid operation.
Designed with independent AC and DC compartments, the system ensures redundancy, allowing each branch to function autonomously.
In the event of a grid failure, the battery system will seamlessly switch to off-grid mode, restoring power instantly to maintain well safety and prevent equipment shutdowns caused by power fluctuations.
By enhancing grid flexibility and reducing reliance on fossil fuel generators, the Hyperstrong-Wellpurs solution significantly lowers fuel consumption, transmission costs, and operational expenses while improving overall energy efficiency.
The introduction of electric-driven fracturing has substantially reduced greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, increasing the utilisation of clean energy in oilfield operations. This successful implementation demonstrates that oilfields can achieve both economic and environmental benefits by integrating energy storage into traditional operations.
Project stakeholders have recognized the impact of Hyperstrong and Wellpurs’ energy storage solution, validating its effectiveness in reducing costs and improving sustainability.
This milestone lays the groundwork for broader adoption of battery storage systems in oilfields and other industrial applications.
Looking ahead, Hyperstrong is committed to expanding the role of energy storage beyond oilfields.
The storage industry powerhouse is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, pioneering solutions for various scenerios, including charging stations, industrial parks, high-energy-consumption industries, 5G communication base stations, and emergency backup power.
Fuelled by a commitment to digital innovation, Hyperstrong is harnessing the power of AI, big data, cloud computing, and digital twin technology to transform energy storage systems.
By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Hyperstrong is driving a new era of high-quality, sustainable development in the sector.
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