Weir Oil & Gas is working with Rolls-Royce company MTU to jointly develop power systems specifically engineered for hydraulic fracturing. Weir is the world's leading supplier of pressure pumping equipment and services to the hydraulic fracturing industry and MTU is a leading suppler of transmissions. By combining both companies' complimentary technology, they will address the industry's need for more reliable and continuous duty equipment.
Weir and MTU are developing a system which integrates three critical components of fracing operations – the engine, transmission and pump. The complete system will use smart controls which provide continuous performance monitoring, optimising performance for the operator and reducing down-time during fracturing operations.
Both companies have a long history of producing and supporting highly reliable and safe products specifically for use in challenging fracturing environments. Combining Weir's expertise and comprehensive service centre network with MTU's extensive knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engines, the power systems will be used during the well completion stage of shale oil and gas projects.