MICROTURBINES GAINING WIDER FOOTHOLD AS DRIVERS FOR COMPRESSION: Capstone says micros are aptly suited for new shale plays

摘要

The U.S. shale gas plays have been an unexpected boon for Capstone Turbine Corp., which has more than an 80% market share of the domestic microturbine market. Many oil and gas operators face delays in hooking up electric power for compression in remote shale locations. Fuel costs for diesel engines have been relatively high. But natural gas driven micoturbines have proven to be a viable and preferable option in many places.