Gas‑driven actuation leads to emissions and lost product, electric actuators eliminate venting and enhance reliability and efficiency in wellhead operations.
The Challenge
Methane venting regulations continue to tighten, increasing the risk of fines, compliance exposure, and lost product revenue. Pneumatic wellhead actuators vent gas during normal operation, creating a persistent source of methane emissions while eroding saleable volumes. Quantifying and reporting these emissions often require frequent field visits, driving higher operating costs, increased safety exposure, and inefficient use of resources.
The Solution
Spartan Controls implemented the Fisher™ easy‑Drive® electric actuator to replace gas‑driven pneumatic actuators at the wellhead. The electric actuator delivers reliable, precise control without venting product to atmosphere, eliminating methane emissions at the source.
The easy‑Drive actuator connects to existing Modbus networks, allowing operators to remotely monitor actuator health and performance in real time, reducing the need for site visits. The actuator can be factory‑coupled to D3 and D4 valves for optimized field performance or independently mounted for broader valve compatibility. An optional RPU‑100 reserve power unit ensures the actuator moves to a known safe position in the event of power loss.
The easy‑Drive actuator connects to existing Modbus networks, allowing operators to remotely monitor actuator health and performance in real time, reducing the need for site visits. The actuator can be factory‑coupled to D3 and D4 valves for optimized field performance or independently mounted for broader valve compatibility. An optional RPU‑100 reserve power unit ensures the actuator moves to a known safe position in the event of power loss.
The Value
The Fisher™ easy‑Drive® solution delivered clear environmental and operational benefits:
- 100% elimination of methane venting from wellhead actuation
- Reduced emissions reporting effort, simplifying regulatory compliance
- Lower product loss, improving overall recovery and returns
- Fewer field visits, reducing operating costs and safety exposure
- Improved control reliability, even in low‑temperature environments
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