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Oil & Gas Automation
Automation Built for Oil & Gas Upstream Operations
Built for harsh sites. Engineered for faster execution. Backed for upstream reliability.
From remote well pads to high horsepower artificial lift systems, upstream oil and gas operations demand automation that performs reliably in extreme, hazardous, and constantly changing environments.
Mitsubishi Electric delivers rugged motor control and integrated automation solutions that help upstream operators, contractors, and OEMs protect uptime, reduce operating costs, and safely produce more with fewer resources.
Upstream Challenges We’re Built to Solve
Upstream production environments share common operational pressures, regardless of basin or well type:
- Harsh, hazardous, and remote locations: Extreme temperatures, vibration, lightning, and corrosive gases (H₂S).
- Unreliable power: Power with high voltage distortion, frequent voltage drop, and limited grid availability.
- Water management: Produced water handling, disposal, and reuse challenges that increase OPEX.
- Capital discipline: Flat or declining CAPEX budgets require operators to extract more value from existing wells and infrastructure.
As reservoir pressure declines, artificial lifts become essential to sustain production. Mitsubishi Electric VFDs and automation support a wide range of lift methods, including:
Key Upstream Applications
Artificial Lift Systems
- Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs & ESPCPs)
- Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCPs)
- Rod / Beam Pumps (Pump Jacks)
- Gas Lift & Plunger Lift support systems
- Hydraulic Rod and Jet Pump systems
Our VFDs enable soft starts, precise speed control, regen avoidance, and easy adjustment as wells age, helping operators match lift performance to changing well conditions while reducing mechanical stress and energy use. SCADA provides centralized visibility into artificial lift performance across wells and pads.
Produced Water Handling & Saltwater Disposal
Produced water is a universal byproduct of oil and gas production, often exceeding oil or gas volumes over a well’s life. Mitsubishi Electric automation supports:
- Bulk water transfer
- Filtration and de-oiling systems
- Chemical injection
- High-pressure saltwater disposal (SWD)
- Recycling and reuse processes
Reliable motor control improves uptime for critical pumps and helps manage rising disposal costs as water to oil ratios increase across major basins. SCADA allows operators to track flows, pressures, tank levels, and pump health across transfer, treatment, and disposal assets.
Natural Gas Compression & Vapor Recovery
Upstream wells almost always produce associated gas. Mitsubishi Electric VFDs are well suited for:
- Wellhead gas compression (reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal)
- Vapor recovery units (VRUs)
Our VFDs support unloaded starts, high overload capacity, and generator powered operation, reducing nuisance trips and extending equipment life. SCADA is an essential element for these applications, providing remote visibility into aggregating alarms, operating data, and health indicators from drives and controllers.
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
For mature and heavy oil fields, EOR extends asset life and improves recovery. Mitsubishi Electric automation supports:
- Waterflooding and polymer injection
- CO₂ and gas injection
- Steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
- Thermal EOR and cyclic steam stimulation
Precise motor control enables stable injection rates, improved efficiency, and safer operation. SCADA systems provide supervisory oversight of injection, pumping, and steam or gas delivery systems.
Why Mitsubishi Electric for Upstream Oil & Gas
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Harsh Ready by Design
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Fewer Hands, More Barrels
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Run Longer. Break Less.
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Contractor Friendly Support
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