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Caterpillar
Caterpillar G3520 Natural Gas Generator Set
Model: G3520
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G3520 — Caterpillar G3520 Natural Gas Generator Set
The Caterpillar G3520 Natural Gas Generator Set delivers 2000-2750 kW continuous power generation using Saudi Arabia's abundant natural gas resources in lieu of diesel fuel. Designed for base-load power generation at Saudi Aramco gas processing facilities, SABIC petrochemical plants, and large industrial complexes with natural gas supply, the G3520 reduces fuel costs by 40-60% compared to diesel alternatives. Its lean-burn combustion technology achieves NOx emissions below Saudi NCEC environmental permit limits for gas-fired power generation. The generator's electrical efficiency of 38% exceeds conventional diesel gensets, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions at Saudi facilities pursuing Vision 2030 sustainability targets. Grid-parallel operation with power factor control enables Saudi industrial facilities to optimize their electricity import and export to the SEC grid.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the G3520
- Power Output
- 2000-2750 kW
- Fuel
- Natural gas (pipeline quality)
- Efficiency
- 38% electrical
- Emissions
- Low NOx lean-burn
- Speed
- 1000 rpm
- Voltage
- 11kV
- Grid Parallel
- Integrated governor
- Cooling
- Air or water
- Ambient
- 50°C
- Certifications
- ISO 3046, SASO, CE
Key Features & Benefits
- Natural gas fuel eliminates diesel supply logistics costs and reduces Aramco facility fuel storage requirements, enabling cleaner and more economical base-load power generation.
- 38% electrical efficiency exceeds Saudi Aramco's energy management targets for on-site power generation, directly supporting Vision 2030 energy efficiency KPIs.
- Lean-burn combustion reduces NOx below Saudi NCEC 50 mg/Nm³ limit for gas-fired engines without selective catalytic reduction (SCR) post-treatment equipment.
- Grid-parallel synchronization with power factor correction maximizes Saudi Aramco power purchase agreement value by exporting surplus generation to the SEC grid.
- Low-speed 1000 rpm operation extends major overhaul intervals to 80,000 hours, reducing total lifecycle maintenance cost for Saudi base-load power installations.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Aramco gas processing facility on-site power generation using associated gas that would otherwise be flared, reducing environmental impact and energy cost.
- SABIC Jubail petrochemical complex cogeneration for combined heat and power using process off-gas and natural gas for maximum energy utilization.
- MAADEN Ras Al Khair and Ma'aden Waad Al Shamal base-load power for 24/7 aluminum smelting and phosphate processing requiring continuous high-power supply.
- Saudi industrial zone power generation in Jubail, Yanbu, and Sudair using pipeline gas for competitive electricity production alongside SEC grid supply.
- Saudi utility-scale gas power plant fleet expansion supporting Vision 2030 gas-to-power program using natural gas from Saudi Aramco Master Gas System.
Industrial Supplier in Saudi Arabia
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