Pelican

Company Overview

• Pelican Gathering is a part of Slawson Exploration, a private firm with a rich history in the oil and gas industry dating back to 1957. Slawson Exploration is known for its innovative approaches and significant operations in petroleum exploration and production across various regions, including California to Texas.

Operations and Projects

• Pelican Gathering is involved in building platforms for oil and gas extraction and the development of midstream hydrocarbon transportation. Their recent project focused on enhancing the efficiency of their new facilities in New Town, North Dakota.

Technological Solutions and Improvements

• To improve efficiency, Pelican Gathering implemented several technological solutions provided by ProSoft Technology. These solutions included:
  • Hydrocarbon Measurement: Utilizing ProSoft Technology’s CompactLogix AFC flow computer, which allowed for independent configuration of each meter for gas or liquid measurement. This improved meter density per module and application flexibility.
  • Remote Access: Implementing Belden Horizon for remote access to their systems, which significantly reduced drive time and improved system operation.
  • Communication Integration: Integrating equipment that communicates via Modbus with the Rockwell Automation PAC, ensuring streamlined integration into their control system.

Implementation and Partners

• The implementation of these solutions was assisted by Northland Industrial Specialties LLC., a skidded facility manufacturer based in Gillette, Wyoming. Northland assembled the control panels and production skids according to approved designs.
• ProSoft Technology’s sales and product management team played a crucial role in ensuring the solutions were the right fit for Pelican Gathering’s application.

Benefits and ROI

• The solutions led to several benefits, including:
  • Reduced number of components and minimized panel space.
  • Streamlined integration and reduced programming time using Add-On Instructions and Add-On Profiles.
  • Generation of a data archive that could be uploaded to the company’s SCADA system, facilitating easier tracking of production volumes and regulatory reporting.
  • Significant reduction in required hardware, software, and inter-device networking, leading to increased ROI.

Future Outlook

• With these efficient and secure systems in place, Pelican Gathering and Slawson Exploration are positioned to continue expanding their operations. The technical support provided by ProSoft Technology is also a key factor in their future plans.