Cat® Power Podcast

More convenience. More savings. More time to focus on what you do best. If that’s what your marine operation is looking for, don’t miss this episode of the Cat® Power Podcast. Marine services portfolio manager Matt Rayson explains how Caterpillar starts with the end in mind to help customers achieve their goals — whether that’s more uptime, lower costs, greater fuel efficiency or less environment impact — then builds services to drive those outcomes. Learn more about Customer Value Agreements, digitally enabled resources and other services that go beyond the iron to help you grow your business.

Responding to the needs of yacht owners and boat builders, Caterpillar Marine now offers a new engine that is tops in its class. At 2000 hp, the C32B has the highest power rating in the V-12 segment. Cat® Marine is also bringing a 2400 hp version to market. Listen as a Cat product strategy lead Allen Bowman discusses the advantages of the new C32B, which includes power density, noise reduction and improved maintenance.

A filter is a filter and oil is oil, right? Wrong. This episode of the Cat Power Podcast debunks that myth in a big way. Caterpillar’s filtration expert walks you through the key differences between various brands — and the big effects those differences have in the real world. You’ll also learn how using the right filters and fluids in combination with routine fluid analysis can help you extend change intervals, reduce downtime and lower costs.

If you need to finance a frac trailer or a gas compression package, your local lender isn’t your only option. In this episode of the Cat® Power Podcast, Cat Financial’s oil and gas industry expert takes you through all the different ways Caterpillar can help you address your financing needs. He explains what’s available — including loans and leases for new, used and rebuilt oil and gas equipment — and how Cat Financial can partner with your main lender in a syndicated loan or club deal by providing an additional source of capital.

What’s a CVA and why should you care? Tune into this episode of the Cat® Power Podcast for answers to those questions and a lot more. A CVA is short for Customer Value Agreement, and “value” is the key word. CVAs make it easy to own your Cat oil and gas equipment, keep those products ready to work and deliver the peace of mind you need in good times and tough times. Find out what’s included in one of these agreements, how you can tailor a CVA around your operation and the way you like to work, and why investing in one even during a downturn is a smart business decision.

Flare gas is a hot topic when it comes to decreasing emissions. We’re taking a closer look at exactly what flaring is, why it happens and how you can reduce it. Tune into this episode of the Cat® Power Podcast for more details about the various flare-reduction solutions available from Caterpillar Oil & Gas — including semi-modular power plants that capture flare gas to produce electricity, Dynamic Gas Blending™ engines that can run on flare gas and GTUIT mobile treatment systems that make flare gas more usable. You’ll walk away with a better idea of how these solutions work and how they can help you balance your environmental and economic priorities.

Dynamic Gas Blending engines can save you big on fuel costs — with the latest Cat 3512E DGB engine displacing up to 85% diesel. How much exactly will your operation save? Get the details on how to use the DGB Fuel Cost Estimator to get your numbers, along with tips on what data to have on hand and how to get the most accurate estimate.   

Reduce the risk of corrosion and damage and make sure your engines, electric motors, transmissions and pumps are ready to go when market conditions change or new projects get underway. 

Find out more about our Gas Engine Rating Pro (GERP), a computer application to calculate site ratings and performance data for our gas engines in mechanical drive and electric power generation applications.

Find out more about the difference between displacement vs substitution, especially when it comes to our 3512E DGB engine for well service applications.