Caterpillar Oil & Gas has completed the acquisition of PEPR Inc., a developer and provider of production optimization software for the gas compression industry. The acquisition includes PEPR’s proprietary gas compressor optimization software and related emissions reporting capabilities for spark-ignited gas engines. 

 

　　The web-based product allows gas compression customers to monitor reliability metrics and quantify the value of productivity increases and fuel savings. This insight allows operators of gas compressor equipment to make data-driven decisions for their operations.

 

　　PEPR’s software complements the existing suite of Cat Connect offerings by adding productivity and sustainability offerings. The application will be rebranded from PEPR to Cat Productivity Optimizer. The software is compatible with Cat and competitive power products, enabling customers to analyze reciprocating engines, electric motors, compressors, cooling systems and panels.

 

　　The emissions reporting module provides customers a detailed account of emissions constituents across their fleet by calculating fuel rates and other operating characteristics. The application compares actual versus permitted emissions levels.

 

　　The Productivity Optimizer and the emissions reporting module are available from the global Cat dealer network and will be offered as a stand-alone application or combined with other equipment management solutions.

 

　　Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, PEPR Inc. was founded in 2004 to develop software that evaluates, analyzes and provides recommendations to improve performance of mechanical assets.