PTS Rentals Powers Lost Hills/Conn 3 is a major Chevron oil field
When PG&E needed to replace three miles of high-line power transmission equipment, Chevron faced a serious challenge. The oil field and surrounding areas couldn't afford to shut down. Production had to continue without interruption. That's where PTS Rentals stepped in with a massive temporary power solution.
Lost Hills/Conn 3 is a major Chevron oil field facility. The substation that powers the area feeds electricity to oil extraction equipment, processing facilities, and surrounding operations. Every hour without power costs money and disrupts production.
PG&E scheduled necessary maintenance and upgrades to the high-line transmission system serving the area. This meant disconnecting the primary power source for several days. Simply shutting down the facility wasn't an option. Chevron needed continuous power to keep operations running.
This is exactly the type of situation where temporary power rental becomes essential. Chevron could have built permanent backup generators, but that would cost millions in capital investment. A rental solution provided the power when needed without the long-term financial commitment.
PTS Rentals delivered 21 megawatts of temporary power to the Lost Hills/Conn 3 substation. To put that in perspective, 21 million watts can power approximately 20,000 homes. For an oil field operation, it meant every pump, every compressor, every processing unit, and every support facility received continuous electricity.
The company deployed multiple large generator sets to the location. These weren't small portable generators. Industrial-scale generator sets operate continuously and reliably, even under heavy loads. PTS Rentals positioned the equipment strategically to connect directly to the substation infrastructure.
Diesel-powered generators formed the backbone of the operation. Diesel engines provide consistent performance and high fuel efficiency for extended operations. The fuel supply had to be managed carefully to ensure uninterrupted power throughout the repair period.
Transfer switches connected the temporary generators to the facility's electrical system. These switches allowed seamless operation—when the high-line power went down, the generators took over instantly. When PG&E completed the repairs and the utility power came back online, the system switched back smoothly.
A project of this scale requires careful coordination between multiple parties. PTS Rentals worked with Chevron's engineering team to understand exact power requirements. The company analyzed the facility's electrical load to determine how much generating capacity was needed.
PTS Rentals also coordinated with PG&E to understand the repair timeline and schedule. Knowing exactly when the utility power would be disconnected and reconnected allowed PTS to prepare equipment and personnel in advance.
Site preparation involved laying power cables, positioning generator sets, installing transfer switches, and connecting everything to the substation. PTS Rentals crews handled all of this work. The goal was to make the transition from utility power to temporary generators completely transparent to Chevron's operations.
Once the repair work began, PTS Rentals maintained continuous monitoring. Technicians were on-site throughout the entire project to ensure generators operated correctly and to handle any issues immediately.
The project succeeded without any disruption to Chevron's operations. The 21 megawatts of temporary power performed exactly as planned. Oil field operations continued smoothly while PG&E replaced the three-mile high-line transmission system.
The ability to maintain continuous power meant Chevron avoided costly downtime. Every hour of uninterrupted production translated to continued revenue. Equipment didn't have to be shut down and restarted, which can cause wear and damage.
From PG&E's perspective, they could work without worrying about the facility losing power. The temporary generation allowed them to perform the necessary maintenance safely and efficiently.
The success of the first project led to a second major undertaking. PTS Rentals has been contracted to provide even more temporary power for another phase of work at the same location. This time, the company will deliver 28 megawatts—33 percent more capacity than the first project.
Twenty-eight million watts demonstrates the impressive scale of PTS Rentals' capabilities. The company can deploy massive amounts of temporary power when major infrastructure work requires it. This second project will follow a similar model but at a larger scale.
The increase from 21 to 28 megawatts means more generator sets, additional transfer switch equipment, and expanded fuel delivery systems. PTS Rentals has the experience and equipment fleet to handle projects of this magnitude.
Projects like this showcase why temporary power rental is critical for industrial operations. When utility companies need to perform infrastructure maintenance or upgrades, industrial facilities need a way to keep running. Permanent backup systems are expensive and sit idle most of the time.
Temporary rental provides an economical solution. Companies only pay for power when they need it. They get professional equipment installation and monitoring. They avoid capital expenses for generators that won't be used regularly.
For Chevron, the partnership with PTS Rentals meant uninterrupted operations during a critical maintenance window. For PG&E, it meant they could perform necessary infrastructure work without affecting industrial operations.
PTS Rentals has established itself as a reliable partner for major temporary power projects. The company's success at Lost Hills/Conn 3, and the fact that they're being brought back for an even larger project, proves their capability to handle complex, large-scale power solutions that keep critical operations running.
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