Oilfield electrification is transforming how operators power drilling, completions, and production facilities. But in remote environments, reliability is the difference between profitable production and costly downtime. Flex Energy Solutions delivers the gold standard in field power solutions, combining proven turbine technology with unmatched service support directly from the OEM to keep operations running around the clock.
Turbine Engines: Built for Reliability
At the heart of Flex Energy’s power systems are rugged turbine engines—renowned for their inherent durability, smooth operation, and tolerance for challenging fuel conditions. Unlike reciprocating engines, turbines have far fewer moving parts, reducing wear, minimizing failure points, and delivering consistent output even in harsh climates.
Where reciprocating engines rely on pistons, crankshafts, and complex valvetrains—each a potential source of mechanical failure—turbines operate on a simple, continuous combustion process. This design not only improves operational uptime but also allows turbines to handle variable-quality fuels such as pipeline gas or wellhead gas without shutdowns.
The Flex Turbine® from Flex Energy Solutions has accumulated an enviable decades-long track record of reliability in oilfield applications – microgrids, gas lift, production facilities, and more.
Why Turbines Win: Flex Energy vs. Reciprocating Engines
This comparison highlights why operators are increasingly shifting from reciprocating engines to turbine-based solutions when uptime, fuel flexibility, and long-term reliability matter most.
Key Takeaways:
- Fewer parts. Less maintenance. More uptime.
- Flex Energy’s turbine systems deliver the reliable power oilfield operators need—without the headaches of reciprocating engines.
READ MORE: Microturbines vs. Reciprocating Engines for Oil & Gas Power Generation
The 3 Factors Driving Reliability
- Minimal Maintenance, Maximum Uptime. Our Flex Turbines require just a single planned 8-hour maintenance interval annually. That’s it. This predictable, minimal maintenance schedule eliminates the constant rotation of service crews, simplifies logistics, and allows operators to maximize productive hours without worrying about recurring outages.
- OEM Expertise Means Faster Resolutions. We are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of our turbine systems. That means when an issue arises, operators speak directly to the team that designed, built, and tested their equipment. There’s no middleman, no red tape—just immediate access to engineering and service expertise for the fastest path to resolution.
- Rapid Service Response—When Minutes Matter. In oilfield operations, downtime costs can skyrocket by the minute. Flex Energy’s field service teams are strategically positioned to respond quickly, equipped with the right parts and expertise to get systems back online fast. Combined with the inherent reliability of turbines, this rapid service support ensures operators maintain the uninterrupted power their operations demand.
READ MORE: Q&A on Gas Turbines for Oilfield Electrification
The Bottom Line
Reliable oilfield electrification isn’t just about delivering power—it’s about delivering power you can count on every single day. Flex Energy Solutions combines the inherent reliability of turbine technology, minimal maintenance requirements, OEM-level expertise, and unmatched service responsiveness to give operators confidence in their electrification strategy.
When uptime is non-negotiable, Flex Energy delivers the power that works as hard as you do.Contact us today to learn more about our Reliable, Clean, Power on Demand solutions at sales@flexenergy.com or +1 (720) 826-0708.