CATERPILLAR GLOBAL PETROLEUM REACHES MILESTONE, SELLS 100TH GCM FOR GAS COMPRESSION

(Published May 11, 2011)

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners recently selected the Cat G16CM34 to power an extension of the Hall Summit Project located thirty miles south of Shreveport, Louisiana. Boardwalk’s order marks the sale of the 100th gas compression engine, a significant milestone for Caterpillar Global Petroleum and a testament to the proven performance of the GCM engine family. The G16CM34 is a V-16, four stroke natural gas petroleum engine with an 8180 bhp (6100 bkW) at 750 rpm power rating. Chosen over gas turbines and other reciprocating engines for the expansion project, the engine will be used to add horsepower and serve as a backup for compression at the site. The G16CM34 will be delivered to Enerflex, who will utilize their block mounted design and package the gas compression engine for Boardwalk.