Case Study: a large energy and natural gas services provider modernizes compressor stations with LSI - Logical Systems Inc.

Large Energy and Natural Gas Services Providing Company - Customer Case Study

The customer, a large energy and natural gas services providing company, faced the critical challenge of modernizing its obsolete compressor station controls, which used 1950s-era GE PLCs and pneumatic systems. These stations were failing to meet emission standards and required an update that had to be completed during scheduled maintenance periods without causing any additional downtime. They engaged LSI for its expertise in control systems modernization.

LSI implemented an EPC-style approach to systematically upgrade the stations, utilizing reverse engineering, modern GE RX3i components, and Bristol Babcock RTUs. The solution included comprehensive project management, system design, and testing with Cape Software simulation. LSI successfully upgraded three compressors in just three months—a task that typically takes six to nine months per compressor—with minimal downtime. The results included meeting all emission requirements, significantly improved operational efficiency, and the establishment of an ongoing partnership for future work.