EPOD
Engineered Power-on-Demand
and Compressed Air for Well Site Pneumatics
That’s the equivalent of over 10,000,000 cars.
Westgen created the EPOD to eliminate up to 99.5% of those emissions.
Here’s how we did it:
We solved the "Power Generation Gap" between 5kw and 30kw
Westgen solved the problem with a patent-pending design that combines solar panels and lithium phosphate batteries with a custom-tuned reciprocating engine that can use site gas, natural gas, or propane for continuous, reliable power.
We designed a better "mousetrap" -- the EPOD
Better engineering = Better results
Westgen engineers invested thousands of hours and millions of dollars to design, test, and improve our original EPOD.
EPOD combines advanced industrial-grade solar panels with a UPS battery array and a custom-tuned reciprocating engine that is designed to run intermittently and reduce fuel consumption by up to 70%.
Westgen’s EPOD was awarded the 2019 Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada (PTAC) Innovation Award and the 2020 Global Energy Award for Emerging Clean Technologies.
We made it affordable. Up to 30% less expensive than comparable solutions.
EPOD combines high-level components in a unique and innovative way that has earned us a patent-pending design.
The cost savings for Producers come from our standardized design and shop-manufactured process which eliminates the “learning errors” and associated costs that individual companies will incur if they take a “DIY” approach.
EPOD costs less to buy and less to maintain, saving companies both Capex and Opex over the life of the unit.
EPOD instrument air & power is the answer.
Westgen created the EPOD to address the gap in cost-effective power generation in the 6kw – 30kW range.
High-end options like microturbines and natural gas engines are powerful, but expensive. Lower-power solutions like thermoelectric generators, fuel cells, and even Stirling engines have limited power and vary dramatically in cost.
The EPOD family of solutions from Westgen solves the problem by providing a wide range of power options to deliver reliable, clean instrument air for your pneumatic devices.
Solutions start at less than $50,000 per site.
Reliable Air & Power Generation
EPOD’s hybrid solar/natural gas power generation provides reliable ppower and compressed air for your remot site..
Operator Friendly
Minimal and easy maintenance with remote monitoring, heated enclosure, and familiar technology.
Reduce Carbon Tax & Generate Credits
EPOD comes ready to track and report on emission reductions to meet the requirements for government regulations.
Up to 30% Less Expensive
Lower total installed and operating costs than other comparable technologies.
Reduces Emissions by up to 99.5%
Eliminate methane venting, increase safety, reduce carbon tax and generate carbon credits.
Improve safety for field workers
Eliminating toxic and combustible gases from pneumatic devices makes the worksite safer for everyone.
3 Steps to choosing the right EPOD
Step 1. Purpose -- Choose the EPOD that fits your site: Air & Power, Air-only or Power-only
Does your well site have existing power?
Yes – then you may be able to use the EPOD CA (Compressed Air) series.
No site power? Then you will need the EPOD AP series or EPOD PR (Power-only) series. The AP & PR series both have generators to power the air compressor for your zero-bleed pneumatics.
Step 2. Size -- Mini, Standard, or XL
EPODs come in 3 sizes:
Mini — a self-enclosed unit 8’W x 4’L
Standard — 8’W x 10’L x 8.5’H
XL — 8’W x 20’L x 8.5’H
Step 3. Capacity -- up to 30kW of power and 100scfm of clean, dry instrument air
EPODs can be configured with generators in 6kW, 20kW, or 30kW sizes.
Air compressors in 5hp, 7.5hp, 10hp, 15hp, 20hp, and 30hp sizes in Simplex and Duplex models for up to 100 scfm of clean, dry instrument air.
EPOD Air & Power (AP) Series
Our flagship model of EPOD combines an advanced industrial reciprocating engine with the perfect size air compressor for your site.
6kW-20kW-30kW
5hp to 30hp
EPOD Power-only (PR) Series
The EPOD PR series is a power generation solution that comes in 3 capacities: 6kW, 20kW, and 30kW.
The 6kW model is available in the Mini size but 20kW and 30kW models are in Standard or XL sizes only.
EPOD Air-only (CA) Series
The EPOD CA series is an air-only solution that requires site power for the air compressor. Site power can be from utility power or any other on-site generator.
EPOD AP Series — Air & Power
Our flagship EPOD combines advanced solar and battery technologies with conventional industrial-grade power generation equipment to create a hybrid solution that can reduce emissions by up to 99.5%.
Air Generation: up to 100 scfm from simplex or duplex air compressors ranging from 5hp to 30hp.
Power Generation: 6kW, 20kw, and 30kW
Hybrid (optional): Advanced solar panels and UPS battery array providing over 20kW of DC power
Simple Design. Advanced Engineering
The patent-pending design of EPOD is revolutionary because it combines industry-standard components in a unique way to deliver superior results.
70% reduction in fuel consumption
75% less CO2 emissions than Stirling engines
10x longer battery lifespan
5x longer generator lifespan
3x greater electrical efficiency compared to a Stirling engine
EPOD Hybrid uses advanced solar panels to deliver maximum charging power to the UPS battery array during daylight hours while the the industrial-grade generator is designed to run intermittently –> only when battery power falls below a certain threshold.
Learn more about each major component and how EPOD makes the work better together.
>> Tri-fuel Industrial-grade Generator (6kw-20kw-30kw) with 12-month/2500hr maintenance cycle
>> Advanced Photo-voltaic solar panels
>> Lithium Iron-Phospate UPS Battery Array
>> Westgen’s Universal HMI Control Centre (Human Machine Interface) and Data hub
EPOD AP6 Mini
Off-grid solution for Air and Power- Integrated generator runs on site gas, natural gas or propane
- Generator will power the Air Compressor with up to 1,000 watts additional power
- 5hp, 7.5hp, 10hp, 20hp, or 30hp air compressors
- Simplex or Duplex
- Optional UPS Battery Array
- Optional Solar skid
EPOD AP6 (Standard)
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EPOD AP6 XL
20' x 8' Walk-in enclosure- All the same features of EPOD (Standard)
- 6kW tri-fuel generator
- Optional upgrade to 20kW or 30kW at additional charge
- Optional Hybrid model with 4.6kW Solar Panels and 23.6kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate UPS Battery Array
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EPOD PR Series — Power-only
The EPOD PR series is all about power generation.
Our industrial-grade engine out-performs a standard Cummins engine in terms of power output and long-term reliability. Our EPOD generators are designed to operate intermittently so they only generate power (and consume fuel) when needed. That reduces run-time and extends the maintenance cycle up to 12 months
Fuel Options: Site gas, natural gas or propane. Optional inline scrubber for sour gas up to 1%.
Power Generation: 6kW, 20kw, and 30kW
Hybrid (optional): Advanced solar panels and UPS battery array providing over 20kW of DC power
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Cost Savings Today
There is no need to wait for regulatory deadlines to convert away from fuel gas driven pneumatics in favour of instrument air pneumatics. By integrating common wellpad components in a modular and shop wired package, the proprietary Westgen EPOD can reduce the capital cost of your wellpad today. Additional benefits include higher reliability, elimination of safety hazards, and generation of carbon credits/offset carbon tax.
F.A.Q.
Want to know more? We’d be happy to provide technical specifications, a quote, or a calculation of potential carbon credit revenue / carbon tax offset.
What is the EPOD?
Westgen’s EPOD is a proprietary integrated system that provides reliable power and compressed air using proven technologies with low maintenance requirements and low operating costs.
How does the EPOD work?
The EPOD is a hybrid design powered primarily by solar energy with a reciprocating gas engine (wellhead gas capable) to provide back up power for those occasional not so sunny Canadian days. The EPOD has an advanced battery system which provides reliable power to your wellsite with up to 4 days of backup power. The EPOD features a duplex air compressor with a large wet air receiver to provide ample instrument air to run your pneumatic control system on air instead of methane.
How can the EPOD benefit my company?
The EPOD can save you money on your overall wellpad design, while also providing a zero venting control system solution that is safer, more reliable, and more environmentally friendly than today’s fuel gas driven pneumatic designs. Furthermore, by offsetting methane emissions, the EPOD can generate carbon credits or reduce your fuel tax burden.
What options does the EPOD have?
The EPOD has a menu of options available to fit your specific application. The generator is available in 6 kW, 20 kW, and 35 kW sizes while the air compressor is available in 3, 5, or 7.5 HP duplex recip or scroll options.
How does the EPOD eliminate emissions and generate carbon credits?
By eliminating fuel gas in favour of air as the motive energy powering your pneumatic control system, the EPOD offsets methane emissions to atmosphere. In Alberta, there is a carbon credit protocol that allows companies to generate carbon credits any time they choose instrument air on wellsites prior to Jan 1, 2023. In other jurisdictions, the tax burden is reduced because natural gas is not consumed and therefore taxed during the operation of the control system.
