Category

Natural Gas

Mesa Solutions’ New Investors

On Friday, June 30, 2023, Arroyo Investors, a Houston-based, independent investment manager, announced that it closed an investment in Mesa Solutions. To learn more about Arroyo and read the press release, click here.

Grocery Store Freezer Aisle on the Left Side, Electrical Storm on the Right Side - Need for Backup Power for Grocery Stores

Natural Gas Generators: Ideal for Backup Power in Grocery Stores

In today’s world, the ability to keep a grocery store running during power outages is more important than ever. Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires, can cause long-term power outages that can put your store’s inventory and reputation at risk. In addition, unexpected power outages can occur due to equipment failures, accidents, and other factors, leaving you with no time to prepare. Without a backup power plan in place, your grocery store could face several risks that could have serious consequences for your business. These risks include: Loss of Inventory: One of the biggest risks of power outages is the loss of inventory. Without power, your refrigeration units will stop working, causing your perishable goods to spoil. This can result in significant financial losses for your business. Damage to Equipment: Power surges and outages can also damage your equipment, including your refrigeration units, lighting, and point-of-sale systems. This can lead to costly repairs and replacements. Loss of Revenue: If your grocery store is forced to close due to a power outage, you will lose revenue. In addition, customers

Someone working on an engine inside a generator.

Natural Gas Vs Diesel Generators: A Cost Comparison

Since you have proven to be a conscientious contributor to the oil and gas industry, and have found your way into an interesting question: Is a natural gas generator cheaper to operate than a diesel generator? You have learned diesel is an extremely expensive way to power an engine. Comparing Natural Gas Generators vs Diesel Generators is a great place to start your comparison. If You’re Flaring Gas, You’re Burning Money: Why Natural Gas Is a Viable Alternative. Mesa Solutions has a range of solutions for this problem. We understand this concern, which is why we are dedicated to providing the best products to alleviate this issue. Our ability to power a generator, off what would otherwise be wasted energy, is a crucial component in efficient operation for your job site. Flaring, wasted power Over 110 billion cubic meters are being flared and vented worldwide each year, which is more than the annual energy consumption of South America (Smith). This is enough fuel being wasted each year to power an entire continent. There is no reason this gas should not be

Mesa Power Solutions 170kw natural gas generators lined up.

Natural Gas Generators Vs Line Power

Mesa customers are periodically faced with re-evaluation of the basic comparison: natural gas generator vs line power. A consumer will need to evaluate if they should plan to–or continue to–use natural gas generators or seek connections to utility systems. Many factors drive this analysis. The main issues are: time to serve, operating costs, and upfront charges. Each of these have several sub-issues consider when choosing which power generation option to employ. This article will layout the basic items to review when attempting to resolve all these issue down to a decision. Timeliness and Timelines Timeliness is certainly a chief consideration for customers with critical timelines to meet. While generators can usually be delivered and operational in a time period that ranges from a few hours to a few weeks, the completion of a utility line connection can often require three to eighteen months to complete, in extreme situations it can 3,4, or 5 years. Mesa Solutions can typically have a generator on site and running in a few hours from a customers call. There are a multitude of logical reasons

Mesa power solutions 125kw natural gas transparent generator image.

Natural Gas Powered Standby Generators

Mesa Solutions understands having power is of the utmost importance when it comes to running our daily lives. Customers often ask us a very relevant question, “Do natural gas generators work for back-up power, or stand by applications?” At Mesa, we answer this question frequently, so we thought you might benefit from reading up on the answer to better understand how these generators function. Standby generators provide reliable backup power for businesses, hospitals, police stations, emergency response centers, school, oil and gas applications, and even private homes. Having a dependable standby generator ensures you’re never without power during storms, brownouts, blackouts, and other electrical interruptions. This article is focused on natural gas powered standby generators and answering the simple question: “Do they work?” Consumers Natural gas powered standby generators are unlike many other goods we as consumers are used to regularly purchasing. The fact is, many generators on the market are suited for standby power application. Generator Variables. Standby generators come in many forms, sizes, and with many variables such as purchase prices, maintenance packages, return policies, and discounts for