Industrial & Manufacturing Oil, Gas & Natural Resources Midstream Operations

Gas Compression

Capital-intensive extraction and processing programs where safety, regulation, and supply chain complexity define execution.

Example organizations in this space: Archrock USA Compression CSI Compressco Exterran

This interactive experience is the shipped product itself — the same application code customers run in production, mounted read-only in your browser over a real sample journey. Not a video, not a mockup: because the demo and the product are one codebase, it can never drift from the real thing.

Inside this journey
  1. Site & Operations Discovery

    Map the buyer's production forecasts, wellhead pressures, current compression gaps, regulatory constraints, and key stakeholders to define success signals.

    Discovery Questions

    Quick snapshot: pad identity, basin, and timeline

    • Tell me your pad identifier and which basin the pad sits in
    • Which of these best describes how soon you need additional compression to avoid production loss Options: Within 7 days, Within 14 days, Within 30 days, Within 60 days, No fixed deadline, planning only
    • If the timeline above slips by two weeks, what downstream consequence happens first Options: Flaring begins, Wells must be shut in, Revenue materially drops, Temporary throttling of wells, No immediate consequence
    • Provide the best contact for day-of-site coordination, name and role

    Where production and pressure are really sitting

    • When peak throughput arrives, what wellhead pressure range do your wells deliver to the gathering system Options: < 25 psig, 25–50 psig, 50–150 psig, > 150 psig, Variable by well, see notes
    • Estimate current combined production from the pad in Mcf/d or provide the forecast for the first 90 days
    • Walk me through how you currently model backpressure on the gathering line as more wells come online
    • Which of the following best captures your current compression gap at peak, measured in horsepower or units Options: No gap, capacity on hand, Small gap, < 250 HP, Medium gap, 250–1,000 HP, Large gap, 1,000–3,000 HP, Very large, > 3,000 HP or unknown
    • What single production or pressure metric, if not met, would force you to pause the deployment or walk away from a rental plan

    What breaks when compression underperforms

    • Which operational outcome causes the most immediate pain when a compressor goes down Options: Daily lost gas revenue, Regulatory exposure from flaring, Contract penalties with midstream, Field crew overtime and travel, Safety or environmental incidents
    • Describe a recent compressor outage, including how long it lasted and the operational steps you took
    • How many times in the last 12 months have you had an outage that required replacement-unit deployment Options: 0, 1–2, 3–5, More than 5
    • Who gets notified first when capacity falls below target, and what action do they typically take
    • Which single failure mode would kill this engagement for you, meaning you would stop the project immediately

    The other options on your table

    • Which alternatives are you actively evaluating right now Options: Extend current rental provider, Purchase new compressor(s), Repair and reuse existing fleet, Use third-party spot rentals, Delay well starts, Other
    • Who is the incumbent compressor supplier or internal group currently responsible for this pad Options: Existing rental provider, Internal operations team, No incumbent, greenfield
    • What would have to be true about staying with the incumbent for you to not change providers
    • Has anyone proposed solving this with internal capital for purchase instead of renting, and if so who and what timeline Options: Yes, procurement/capital team, Yes, operations team, No internal buy proposal, Considering but unclear
    • Which competitor features are you comparing most closely when you decide between renting and buying Options: Per-horsepower monthly rate, Replacement-unit response time, Uptime history, Field mechanic coverage, Contract flexibility to swap sizes, Emissions monitoring capability
    • If a vendor matched your price but could not meet your service response window, would you switch Options: Yes, No, Depends on replacement guarantee

    Site facts that will make or break installation

    • List the pad-level readiness items already complete, such as concrete pad, fuel hookup, electrical, access roads, or permits
    • Which of these utilities or site services are NOT yet confirmed on the pad Options: Fuel delivery or storage, Temporary power or generator, Electric grid connection, Water or wastewater, Access for heavy transport, None of the above
    • Who on your team owns permitting and local regulatory compliance for this site
    • Are there known environmental or permit constraints that could delay commissioning, such as noise limits, emissions monitoring, or restricted hours Options: Yes, emissions monitoring required, Yes, restricted operating hours, Yes, site-specific limits, No known constraints, Unsure
    • Estimate how long your site will take to reach full readiness from today, in weeks Options: < 1 week, 1–2 weeks, 3–4 weeks, 5–8 weeks, > 8 weeks
    • What single site constraint would stop delivery or commissioning outright

    Equipment, gas composition, and reliability signals

    • Describe the gas composition concerns on this pad, including H2S, water, liquids, or heavy hydrocarbons if known
    • Which equipment condition evidence can you share to validate reliability, choose all that apply Options: Maintenance logs, Run-hours and S/N, Recent inspection photos, Failure reports, Emissions test results, None available
    • How many field mechanics or technicians does your team typically have assigned per basin for emergency response Options: 0, 1–2, 3–5, More than 5
    • When was the last time you ran a full maintenance audit on your compression assets Options: Within 3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, More than 12 months, Never
    • If equipment wear from contaminants becomes a recurring issue, how would you expect to change your procurement or operating model Options: Increase spare inventory, Change rental terms, Buy new equipment, Accept higher downtime risk, Other

    Who signs off and who must stay convinced

    • Who are the decision makers and approvers we need to engage, name role and primary concern for each
    • Which internal stakeholder will say no if the uptime guarantee carries exclusions they find unacceptable Options: Operations leader, Compression engineer, Legal or contracts, Finance, Environmental health and safety
    • What budget owner or approval threshold would require escalation to procurement or capital committee Options: <$50k, $50k–$150k, $150k–$500k, >$500k, Unsure
    • How does your team prefer technical evidence for acceptance, choose the formats that matter most Options: On-site performance tests, Historical uptime reports, Fuel consumption data, Third-party inspection, Factory witness testing
    • Which single stakeholder concern, if unresolved, would stop the deal from advancing this quarter

    Operational readiness and integration constraints

    • Do you have the internal headcount available to support commissioning and handover on the dates you proposed Options: Yes, dedicated team, Limited availability, can support remotely, No, would need vendor support, Unsure
    • Which third-party systems must be integrated or handed over at acceptance, such as SCADA, emissions reporting, or fleet telemetry Options: SCADA/HMI, Emissions reporting, Fleet tracking/telemetry, Billing interfaces, None, Other
    • Is historical well and production data available in a format you can share for engineering, and who owns that data Options: Yes, engineering team owns it, Yes, production team owns it, Data exists but needs cleanup, No consolidated data available
    • Are there contractual or regulatory approvals that must be obtained before installation, such as local permits or operator consents Options: Yes, permits pending, Yes, approvals in review, No approvals required, Unsure
    • Which infrastructure prerequisite, if missing, would require you to pause scheduling until resolved Options: Road or crane access, Fuel supply, Power connection, Permits, Crew availability

    Acceptance criteria and success signals that matter to you

    • Which measurable outcomes will prove the solution works for you after 30 days Options: Uptime percentage, Mcf/d throughput vs forecast, Fuel consumption per Mcf, Emissions levels within permit, Response time to tickets
    • What uptime percentage over a 30 day period would make you consider the deployment successful Options: > 99%, 97%–99%, 95%–97%, < 95%
    • What replacement-unit response time must be contractually guaranteed for you to proceed Options: < 12 hours, < 24 hours, < 48 hours, < 72 hours, Not required
    • If the pilot proves the expected throughput and uptime, what internal approval or budget step would allow you to sign a longer term agreement that week
    • Which data and reporting cadence will you require during the first 90 days to stay comfortable Options: Daily operational summary, Weekly performance report, Real-time alerts, Monthly review, Other

    Risks, deal breakers, and timeline accelerants

    • Which of these risks worries you most about bringing an external compression partner on site Options: Not meeting uptime needs, Hidden site requirements, Gas composition damage to equipment, Insufficient field service in basin, Contract inflexibility
    • How would you prefer we demonstrate fleet availability and mechanics coverage for your basin Options: Nearby unit assignments, Field mechanic proximity map, Replacement-unit staging plan, Case studies from basin
    • If a single risk were mitigated immediately, which would accelerate your decision the most Options: Guaranteed replacement within 48 hours, Proof of recent maintenance records, Site readiness confirmation, Firm price and terms
    • Which constraint, answered now, would kill the deal for you

    Deciding the next steps and who does what

    • If we can confirm the timeline, site readiness, and a replacement guarantee, how soon could you sign Options: Immediately, Within 1 week, 1–2 weeks, Longer than 2 weeks, Needs executive approval
    • Who on your side needs to be in the next technical call and what outcome do they require to move forward
    • What documentation should we bring to the next meeting to answer your team's primary concerns Options: Maintenance logs, Uptime reports, Replacement logistics plan, Draft commercial terms, Emissions monitoring spec
    • Before we schedule site inspection, what single open question must we resolve
    • Finally, which communication channel do you prefer for day-of updates during deployment Options: Phone call, SMS/text, Email, Shared platform channel, On-site point person only
  2. Site Inspection & Records Review

    Conduct site surveys, review maintenance records, and capture photos and notes to verify equipment condition, pad readiness, utilities, and access constraints.

    Inspection Notes

    • Site Survey Planning and Access Confirmation
    • On-Site Inspection and Evidence Capture
    • Maintenance Records Reconciliation and Condition Assessment
    • Site Findings Review and Readiness Decision
    • If site is cleared, trigger the Pre-Deployment Readiness checklist handoff for scheduling delivery.
    • Completed inspection checklist with itemized condition ratings and geo-tagged photo set uploaded to the shared folder.
    • List of critical deficiencies that block deployment identified and documented with evidence.
    • Measured notes for utilities and access constraints that will feed the installation plan.
    • Upload the full set of geo-tagged photos and the completed checklist to the shared workspace using the approved naming convention.
    • Produce the preliminary on-site notes package listing condition ratings and any immediate critical items needing remediation.
    • Collect any physically available maintenance tags, logbooks, or stickers found on equipment and photograph them for records.
    • If stop-work conditions were found, issue an inspection hold notice and list required mitigations before re-inspection.
    • Present consolidated findings and evidence
    • Formal site readiness decision recorded as go for Pre-Deployment Readiness or no-go with documented remediation actions and deadlines.
    • Named remediation actions with deadlines and verification criteria documented for each critical deficiency.
    • Follow-up verification date or re-inspection scheduled if remediation is required.
    • Publish the consolidated inspection and records package including the readiness decision and remediation plan.
    • Create the remediation tracking log with deadlines and verification criteria and share it to the shared workspace.
    • Schedule the follow-up verification or reinspection and notify the inspection team and site contact.
    • Map maintenance records to inspected assets
    • Equipment condition report drafted with risk ratings and a prioritized list of repair or testing actions.
    • Catalog of missing records and a clear list of supplemental tests required to close data gaps.
    • Recommended acceptance criteria for each asset to be used in the deployment decision.
    • Publish the equipment condition report with risk ratings, recommended repairs, and estimated lead times.
    • Request and collect any missing maintenance records or test results identified during reconciliation.
    • Schedule any required supplemental inspections or non-destructive tests and record expected completion dates.
    • Provide a checklist of acceptance criteria per asset for the final readiness decision meeting.
    • Confirm scope and success criteria
    • Approved site survey checklist and photo metadata standard that will be used on-site.
    • Confirmed access windows, safety constraints, and the inspection date and time window.
    • Agreed list of maintenance records required and delivery method for each item.
    • Publish the final site survey checklist and photo naming standard to the shared workspace.
    • Provide the site map with staging and access points annotated and upload to the shared folder.
    • Request the listed maintenance records for the last 24 months and confirm delivery method and deadline.
    • Schedule and confirm the on-site inspection time window and on-site contact details.
    • Safety briefing and access verification
    • Review site map, access, and safety constraints
    • Assess maintenance history for high-risk indicators
    • Review and agree remediation list and timelines
    • Pad and foundation inspection
    • Identify records gaps and required supplemental testing
    • Equipment visual condition survey
    • Finalize inspection checklist and photo naming/metadata standard
    • Confirm acceptance criteria and go/no-go decision
    • Define required records and delivery method
    • Schedule follow-up verification or reinspection
    • Produce recommended classification and next steps
    • Utilities, fuel, and power connection verification
    • Confirm schedule and field assignments
    • Access, staging, and lifting route validation
    • Document immediate critical deficiencies
  3. Solution Experience

    Walk through engineered compression options and deployment scenarios using the buyer's well data and production profile to show how uptime and scalable horsepower deliver outcomes.

    Solution Experience

    • Solution Experience, Compression Options and Deployment Scenarios
    • Confirm the current state and quantify the cost
    • You confirm the proposed staged deployment meets the 30-day requirement and prevents flaring or shut-ins under the provided forecast.
    • Deliver a priced, staged deployment plan showing unit sizes, lead times, installation responsibilities, expected uptime impact, and replacement-unit response assumptions within 3 business days.
    • You confirm the uptime and replacement-response assumptions reduce daily revenue exposure to an acceptable level.
    • Review the well data and modeling inputs
    • Run the replacement-unit response simulation for the agreed peak-period scenario and provide quantified revenue protection figures before the follow-up meeting.
    • Present engineered compression options and staged deployment scenarios
    • Provide the latest well production forecast, recent wellhead pressure logs, and gas composition or contaminant reports for final modeling.
    • You agree on measurable acceptance criteria for horsepower per stage, uptime SLA, replacement-unit response time, and emissions monitoring to use in the Solution Scope stage.
    • Simulate failure and replacement response
    • You identify any missing data or constraints that would change the modeled outcome.
    • Confirm the list of approvers, decision criteria, and any budget or contracting constraints to enable a mutual commit discussion.
    • Validate assumptions and acceptance criteria
    • Forced validation, confirm decision readiness
    • Agree next evidence and decision steps
    • Solution Experience Session
    • Solution Experience Deck
    • Solution Brief
    • meeting
    • slides
    • document
  4. Solution Scope

    Define package sizes, installation responsibilities, service coverage, uptime guarantees, emissions monitoring, and measurable acceptance criteria.

    Scope Configuration

    • Deploy Compressor Package (50–5000 HP)
    • Install and Connect Compressor Package onsite
    • Commissioning and Start‑Up Service
    • Emergency Field Mechanic Dispatch (two‑hour radius)
    • Replacement Unit Rapid Swap Deployment (48‑hour guarantee)
    • Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Visits
    • On‑Contract Operations and Monitoring (O&M)
    • Provide Spare Parts and Consumable Kits
    • Fuel Supply Management and Consumption Monitoring
    • Emissions Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
    • Install Gas Filtration and Contaminant Mitigation
    • Equipment Removal, Transport, and Redeployment
    • Deliver Runtime Performance and Maintenance Logs

    Scope Questions

    Deploy Compressor Package (50–5000 HP)

    • Pad ID and well cluster names your package will serve (enter well or pad identifier used in your field ops)?
    • Required nominal horsepower and preferred package type (choose the single best fit for initial scope)? Options: 50-150 HP reciprocating, 150-500 HP rotary screw, 500-1500 HP rotary/combined, 1500-5000 HP custom skid, Undecided — request engineering assessment
    • Inlet wellhead pressure range (psig) and target discharge pressure (psig) your field requires for this package?
    • Average production gas rate you expect this package to handle (Mcf/day per pad or aggregate)? Options: <500 Mcf/day, 500-2,000 Mcf/day, 2,000-10,000 Mcf/day, >10,000 Mcf/day, Unknown — provide forecast spreadsheet
    • Confirm the acceptance test threshold you require for initial deployment and the evidence you will accept (for example: sustain X Mcfd and Y psig for 24 hours with SCADA logs)? Options: Signed commissioning checklist + SCADA logs (24 hours), Field technician report + photos + runtime hours (24 hours), Custom acceptance criteria - describe in next field

    Install and Connect Compressor Package onsite

    • Electrical supply available at pad and single-line diagram (SLD) reference you can provide (voltage, phase, breaker size)? Options: 480 V AC 3-phase, 600 V AC 3-phase, Generator-only - specify size, No grid power - generator required, Attach SLD
    • Fuel gas supply pressure and composition you will provide for operation and start-up (psig, methane %, CO2 %, H2S ppm)?
    • Who on your team will be responsible for pad preparation (concrete, anchor bolts, grading) and what documentation will you provide to verify pad readiness? Options: You will provide pad prep, We should quote pad prep work, Shared responsibility — will define
    • Transport and lift constraints at the pad (road width, bridge limits, crane availability, max skid weight) that could affect installation?
    • Connection deliverables you expect from installation (electrical terminations, piping spool welding to API standard, instrument hook‑ups, grounding) — select all that apply or add others? Options: Electrical terminations to SLD, Piping spool welding and NDE, Instrument hook-ups and tag list, Grounding and lightning protection, Other - describe

    Commissioning and Start‑Up Service

    • Commissioning tests you require to accept start-up (examples: vibration baseline, blowdown curve, fuel consumption run, leak checks) — list specific tests and thresholds.
    • Performance verification outputs you need in the commissioning report (select all required artifacts): Options: Vibration spectrum and baseline, Fuel consumption (MMBtu/hr) and efficiency, Discharge pressure and measured flow curve, Lubrication oil analysis results, Instrument calibration certificates
    • Confirm how you will formally accept commissioning: which evidence will close acceptance (for example: signed commissioning checklist and SCADA tag logs for a continuous 24‑hour window)? Options: Signed checklist + SCADA logs (24 hours), Field tech report + photos + runtime hours, Third‑party witness report required
    • On-site approver for commissioning sign-off and their contact details (name, role, phone, email)?
    • Third-party or regulatory witnesses required during start-up (permit inspector, API inspector, state agency) and the agency name or permit number if applicable? Options: No third-party witness required, Yes - provide agency name/permit ID

    Emergency Field Mechanic Dispatch (two‑hour radius)

    • Primary on-site contact for emergency dispatch and the typical shift coverage when a two‑hour response is required (name and phone)?
    • Basins and pad locations where you expect units to operate and require the two‑hour mechanic coverage (select all that apply)? Options: Permian, Marcellus, Haynesville, Other - list
    • Expected maximum allowable response time for critical failures at this site (hours)? Options: 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, Next business day
    • Spare parts you expect first‑response mechanics to carry for initial repairs (filter elements by micron rating, common gaskets, starter parts, belts)?
    • Access to your SCADA or remote controls for repairs: do you require VPN credentials, limited tag access, or will you provide on-site local control during mechanic visits? Options: Yes — provide VPN and tag list, No — local control by your staff during visits, Hybrid — provide emergency access only

    Replacement Unit Rapid Swap Deployment (48‑hour guarantee)

    • Logistics staging address and nearest highway/interstate for delivering a replacement skid (provide depot or pad staging coordinates)?
    • Do you accept the 48‑hour replacement deployment guarantee as a contractual SLA or do you require a faster SLA/exception discussion? Options: Accept 48‑hour guarantee, Require faster SLA - request exception, Need phased SLA with financial remedies
    • Pad readiness constraints that could delay a swap (anchor bolts, piping adapters, electrical disconnects) and an estimated mitigation time for each constraint in hours?
    • Required logistics proof at replacement delivery you will accept (for example: GPS tracking link, carrier ETA, signed delivery manifest, photos on set-down)? Options: GPS tracking + delivery manifest, Carrier ETA + photos, Signed handover checklist
    • Permitting or inspector gates that must be cleared prior to energizing a replacement unit (permit ID, inspection window, agency contact)?

    Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Visits

    • Maintenance interval you prefer for scheduled preventive maintenance (select interval or specify operating‑hour trigger)? Options: Monthly, Quarterly, By operating hours (specify hours)
    • Documentation required after each PM visit (choose required deliverables): Options: Service log, Oil analysis report, Filter replacement checklist, Calibration certificates, All of the above
    • Site safety procedures the technician must follow on each visit (lockout/tagout LOTO reference, confined space permit name or ID, PPE requirements)?
    • Predictive maintenance features desired with PMs (vibration trend alarms, oil particle counts, thermal imaging) — select all that apply? Options: Vibration trending, Oil particle analysis, Thermal imaging scans, Standard PM only
    • Estimated number of units per pad you expect under the PM contract for scheduling purposes? Options: 1, 2-3, 4+

    On‑Contract Operations and Monitoring (O&M)

    • SCADA integration method you require for remote monitoring and control (select protocol or provide API details)? Options: Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT, Proprietary API - provide spec
    • Telemetry and SCADA tags you require in the monitoring dashboard (discharge pressure, inlet pressure, runtime hours, fault codes) — paste tag list or describe naming convention.
    • Operating coverage required (24/7 remote monitoring + on‑call technician, business‑hours monitoring, or custom schedule)? Options: 24/7 remote monitoring + on‑call tech, Business‑hours monitoring, Custom schedule - describe
    • Alarm escalation rules and contact sequence you want configured (phone then SMS then email, or alternate escalation tiers) with escalation time windows in minutes?
    • Data retention period for runtime, fault and maintenance logs you require for operational review or audits? Options: 90 days, 1 year, 5 years, Custom - specify

    Provide Spare Parts and Consumable Kits

    • Which critical spare parts should be stocked locally or on-site (filter elements with micron rating, valves, piston rings, common gaskets)?
    • Pick a consumable replenishment model you prefer for filters and wear items: Options: On‑demand shipping, Monthly restock, Consignment inventory at depot
    • Do you restrict use of OEM parts or require preferred manufacturer parts only (provide list of allowed manufacturers if applicable)? Options: No restriction, OEM only - list manufacturers, Preferred manufacturers - list
    • What maximum lead time for non‑stocked parts is acceptable to your operations (hours or days)? Options: <24 hours, 24-72 hours, >72 hours
    • Explain how you want spare parts moved between pads and depots for redeployment (priority routing rules, consolidation preferences)?

    Fuel Supply Management and Consumption Monitoring

    • Which fuel type will be primary for package operation at this pad (field produced fuel gas, diesel, propane)? Options: Field produced fuel gas, Diesel, Propane, Other - specify
    • Give your expected fuel consumption threshold you consider acceptable (specify MMBtu/day or gallons/day for diesel)?
    • Enter the fuel metering and telemetry points you require (pulse meter, cumulative consumption, hourly rate, leak detection)?
    • Do you want us to manage fuel procurement and delivery scheduling or will you supply fuel and manage deliveries? Options: We manage fuel procurement and deliveries, You will supply fuel, Hybrid - emergency refills only
    • Fuel quality specifications you require (minimum BTU, maximum water/vapor content, H2S limit in ppm) and any supplier MSDS requirements?

    Emissions Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

    • Permit ID or regulatory program that governs emissions for this pad (state permit number, EPA rule citation) that we must reference in reports?
    • Emissions metrics you require reported and reporting cadence (select gases and frequency): Options: NOx, CO, Methane slip, VOCs, Total hydrocarbons
    • Reporting format required by your regulator or internal compliance team (monthly spreadsheet, EPA portal upload, certified third‑party report)? Options: Monthly spreadsheet, EPA portal upload, Certified third‑party report, Other - specify
    • Monitoring method you prefer (continuous emissions monitoring system CEMS, portable analyzers, grab sampling) and any mandated sensor placement constraints?
    • Records or chain-of-custody documentation you need for audits (sensor calibration certificates, sample chain‑of‑custody, maintenance logs)? Options: Calibration certificates, Sample chain-of-custody, Maintenance logs, All of the above

    Install Gas Filtration and Contaminant Mitigation

    • Known gas contaminants from your latest lab report (enter percentages or ppm for CO2, H2S, water dew point, liquids, sand)?
    • Filtration solutions you prefer (coalescing filter, particulate filter micron rating, inlet separator, chemical treatment) — select applicable items? Options: Coalescing filter, Particulate filter (5 micron), Inlet separator, Chemical treatment
    • Sampling points and pressure drop thresholds that should trigger filter element changeouts (specify tag or delta‑P value)?
    • Produced‑fluid handling constraints that affect filtration design (condensate disposal route, on‑pad separator, flare restrictions)?
    • Sour service or materials requirements you mandate for wetted parts (NACE compliance, H2S handling procedures) — yes or no? Options: Yes - sour service required, No

    Equipment Removal, Transport, and Redeployment

    • Preferred decommissioning window and any transport constraints (night moves allowed, local escort requirements, permit for oversize loads)?
    • Do you require decontamination or fuel purging procedures before transport (fuel purge certificate, solvent clean)? Options: Yes - decontamination required, No
    • Maximum weight, height or footprint constraints for road transport from this pad to depot (specify limits or local route restrictions)?
    • Documentation required at handover for transport and redeployment (transport manifest, pre-load inspection checklist, fuel purge certificate)? Options: Transport manifest, Inspection checklist, Fuel purge certificate, All of the above
    • Redeployment priority rules across your assets when allocating units (for example: highest revenue pads first, contractual priority, geographic proximity)?
  5. Mutual Commit

    Finalize commercial terms, availability SLAs, replacement-unit response commitments, pricing per horsepower, and contract flexibility for scaling or swaps.

    Agreement Modules

    • Master Services Agreement (MSA)
    • Statement of Work (SOW)
    • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
    • Order Form & Pricing Schedule
    • Replacement Unit Commitment
    • Field Service Coverage Commitment
    • Scaling & Swap Rider
    • Payment & Billing Terms
    • Operational Acceptance & Commissioning Certificate
    • Emissions Monitoring & Regulatory Compliance Addendum
    • Insurance & Indemnity Exhibit
  6. Deployment

    Operationalize rollout with readiness checks, execution, and outcome validation.

    1. Pre-Deployment Readiness

      Confirm concrete site readiness facts — pad prep, fuel/electrical connections, permits, access windows, on-site contacts, and staging logistics — before scheduling delivery.

      Pre-Deployment Questions

      Environment and site access

      • Is this deployment for a single pad/site or multiple pads/sites? (If multiple, the seller will request per-site readiness in the deployment config.) Options: Single site/pad, Multiple sites/pads
      • Has a confirmed delivery/staging window been agreed? If yes, provide the earliest available delivery date (so we can schedule transport and crews). Enter 'None' if not confirmed.

      Equipment and utilities readiness

      • Is the pad graded, load-rated, and cleared for equipment arrival (crane/rigging access confirmed)? (This determines vehicle weight/class and lift plans.) Options: Yes — fully ready, Partially — grading or compaction incomplete, No — pad needs work
      • Fuel supply readiness: which of the following describes on-site fuel provision for compressor start-up and operation? (Select the factual condition.) Options: On-site piped fuel (metered) ready, Tanker deliveries scheduled/available, No on-site fuel — vendor must supply, Not applicable (electric units)
      • Electrical/power readiness: is electrical service at the pad verified with available capacity and a main disconnect identified? (This tells us if a generator or site electrical hookup is required.) Options: Service verified and capacity confirmed, Service present but capacity not verified, No service at pad — temporary generator required, Not applicable (fuel-powered only)

      Permits, safety & compliance

      • Are local delivery, installation, or operation permits required, and what is their status? (Select the factual status—permit documents can be attached in the deployment config.) Options: Not required, Required and issued, Required and pending, Required but buyer requests vendor assistance to procure
      • Has an on-site safety approver / HSE contact been designated who will sign safety checklists and permit acceptances? Please provide the approver's name and role (so we know who clears work start).
      • Are emissions monitoring or permit-reporting conditions present that the seller must validate during commissioning? (This identifies additional commissioning scope.) Options: Yes — monitoring or reporting required, No — none required, Unknown — buyer to confirm

      People, timing & logistics

      • Primary on-site contact for delivery and commissioning (name, role, best contact). (Used by the deployment team to coordinate arrivals and handoffs.)
      • Is a secure staging/laydown area reserved for the equipment and spare parts near the pad? (Select the current reservation status.) Options: Yes — reserved and sized, Reserved but size/clearance needs confirmation, No — staging to be coordinated on arrival, Not applicable
    2. Deployment

      Execute delivery, installation, commissioning, and on-site performance testing with clear owners, sequencing, and escalation paths.

    3. Go-Live Safety & Compliance

      Verify safety checks, permit conditions, emissions monitoring setup, and operational acceptance with named approvers before energizing or resuming production flow.

      Checklist items

      • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) completed and documented for all affected equipment
      • Written Permission to Operate (PTO) or equivalent regulatory clearance obtained
      • Permit-to-Work and Hot Work permits issued and signed for the scheduled window
      • Final electrical energization authorization received in writing
      • Emissions monitoring system installed, calibrated, and reporting to compliance endpoint
      • Operational Acceptance Test (OAT) completed and signed by buyer operations lead and seller field engineer
      • Emergency shutdown (ESD) and alarm function tests executed and documented
      • SCADA/telemetry and remote-control integration verified with test data and acknowledgement
      • Site spill containment, venting, and fire suppression inspection completed and accepted
      • Go/No-Go authorization documented with named approvers and rollback plan
      • On-site spare parts and replacement-unit staging confirmed with SLA acknowledgment
  7. Success

    Track uptime versus guarantees, capture operational metrics (fuel use, throughput), and maintain a shared channel for issues, tickets, and enhancement requests.

    Success Reviews

    • Go-Live Health Check (Weeks 1-4)
    • First Measurement Review (Weeks 4-10)
    • Acceptance Gate Review (Day ~90)
    • Ongoing Operational Review (Quarterly)

    Issues & Enhancements

    • Document the incumbent wind-down checklist completion or retention-read-only status and archive related records.
    • Decide whether unit uptime percentage and fuel consumption rate are trending toward the Solution Scope targets or require remediation.
    • Document root causes for any gaps and record specific corrective actions with resolution dates to reach acceptance by day 90.
    • Deliver a 30-day performance packet including uptime percentage, fuel consumption rate, throughput, and incident log.
    • Create a prioritized remediation plan with tasks, expected completion dates, and acceptance criteria for each remediation item.
    • Update the shared ticket backlog to reflect priority and expected resolution dates ahead of the Acceptance Gate Review.
    • Restate acceptance criteria from Solution Scope
    • Produce a documented acceptance decision against the numeric targets recorded in Solution Scope with a named buyer signatory.
    • Verify incumbent equipment has been decommissioned or retained read-only and ensure data and contract wind-down tasks are recorded.
    • Publish the signed acceptance record and supporting evidence in the shared workspace.
    • If applicable, publish a remediation schedule with milestones and re-test dates for any failed acceptance criteria.
    • Re-confirm success criteria and owners
    • Quarterly SLA and uptime review
    • Confirm the solution continues to meet uptime guarantees and document any SLA variances and their remediation.
    • Reduce the open ticket backlog and agree timebound actions to close high-priority operational issues.
    • Publish the quarterly SLA compliance dashboard including uptime percentage, fuel consumption rate, throughput, and ticket metrics.
    • Record a timebound plan to close high-priority open tickets and monitor progress in the shared channel.
    • Schedule any agreed maintenance windows and parts provisioning to prevent future downtime.
    • Confirm the deployment checklists are complete and each acceptance criterion in Solution Scope has a named owner.
    • Document and prioritize any early issues that could impact uptime or safety with remediation due dates.
    • Publish the go-live issues log with owners, priority, and target resolution dates into the shared workspace.
    • Provide commissioning test results and first-run instrumentation logs for archival and review.
    • Schedule the First Measurement Review meeting in the weeks 4-10 window and circulate required data extracts to participants.
    • Present 30-day performance data
    • Present cumulative performance data
    • Operational metrics trend review
    • Compare data to Solution Scope targets
    • Deployment and commissioning validation
    • Document pass/fail per criterion and evidence
    • Early operational signals review
    • Open ticket backlog and response-time audit
    • Root-cause diagnosis for gaps
    • Service tickets and response-time review
    • Formal acceptance decision and signatory capture
    • Open issues and escalation paths
    • Emissions monitoring and compliance check
    • Agree quarterly operational actions
    • Agree corrective actions and timeline to acceptance gate
    • Incumbent wind-down verification
    • Agree immediate remediation actions and schedule next measurement
    • Define remediation items for any failed criteria
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