Virtual Pipeline
We bring gas beyond the pipelines
Our Virtual Pipeline™ connects consumers with several gas sources, surpassing the reach of conventional pipelines and providing energy to isolated regions. This technology allows to compress and transport gas by road and to deliver it at the right pressure and according to the demand from the consumers.
Our Virtual Pipeline expands the reach of the natural gas distribution infrastructure in order to enhance our customers’ business.
At the Pamporovo Alpine Ski Resort in Bulgaria, the arrival of the Virtual Pipeline made it possible to lay a local gas distribution network to guarantee heating and comfort for hotels, stores and restaurants.
A groundbreaknig response
When it comes challenging terrain, long distances or the lack of large consumption centers, the installation of conventional pipelines becomes unfeasible. Under these conditions, the Virtual Pipeline’s VST™ trailers connect consumers to the gas network last miles, gas fields or biodigesters. Hence, it is possible to set up distribution networks, which can boost the reach of gas sources in a radius of up to 500 km (310 miles), taking advantage of the existing road networks.
Gas transport competitiveness
The efficiency of the Virtual Pipeline exceeds other means of road transportation of gas. Unlike traditional tube-trailers, VST trailers divide their Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) load into MAT™ containers of 1000-1500 Nm3 that can be distributed separately. This way, each consumption center receives MATs according to the daily gas demand, eliminating the cost of transporting unnecessary supplies.
Our Virtual Pipeline provides energy efficiency through customizable supply.
Access to gas networks supplied by the Virtual Pipeline allows users to meet their whole range of needs and save on fuel and energy costs.
Continuous and monitored supply
Under 24/7 monitoring, the Virtual Pipeline replicates the same supply conditions of a direct connection to the public gas grid. Every time the MAT unit meter indicates low gas level, the system receives an automatic refill order.
Scalability and reduced operating costs
System modularity at every stage allows the Virtual Pipeline to increase its capacity to the pace of the demand, without causing an impact on operating costs and investment.
Integration of new gas sources to the system
In the oil and gas industry, natural gas producers can use the Virtual Pipeline to reach consumers directly, making it profitable to exploit wells located outside the system due to its maturity or its dispersion in vast regions. Additionally, it can reduce the necessary investment in gathering operations carried out under those conditions. In the case of agricultural-livestock producers, the Virtual Pipeline can be used to monetize gas production from biodigestors.
Cost savings and access to clean fuel
The Virtual Pipeline helps replace the consumption of traditional fuels, such as gasoline, diesel oil, fuel oil, and LPG, among others. This change results in pollution reduction and fuel cost savings.
Our Virtual Pipeline replaces bottled gas for a greater comfort and quality of life.
Thousands of families living far away from gas pipelines may now have hot water, cook and heat their homes on an ongoing basis.
How it works
The Virtual Pipeline connects gas sources to consumers. This technology allows the road distribution of gas at the pressure levels and conditions demanded by the end consumers.