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In a rapidly evolving Oil & Gas landscape, shaped by rising environmental expectations, global energy demands, and increasing operational complexity, having the right partner is critical. 

From exploration and drilling to processing, transportation, and distribution, the Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) portfolio of engineered to order compressors, dryers, boosters, nitrogen generators, and flare gas recovery systems is designed to perform in the industry’s most demanding environments.

Compressed Air, Gas And Nitrogen Generation In The Oil & Gas Industry

Compressed air, gas, and nitrogen generation play a critical role across every stage of the oil and gas value chain — from initial exploration to final product distribution.

  1. Exploration & Well Testing: These systems power essential equipment, support seismic and drilling operations, and create safe, non‑reactive environments through nitrogen purging.
  2. Extraction & Pipeline Transfer: As raw materials move from extraction points to refineries, air and gas compressors maintain the pressure required for efficient pipeline transportation.
    Nitrogen further ensures pipeline integrity by removing contaminants and preventing corrosion.
  3. Processing, Refining & Natural Gas Compression: In these stages, high‑quality compressed air and gas support complex processes such as:
  • catalyst regeneration
  • purification
  • sulfur removal
  • hydrogen recovery

They also provide the pressurization needed to move natural gas efficiently across transportation networks.

4. Distribution & Final Product Handling: Throughout distribution, compressed air and gas ensure a steady and reliable product flow, while nitrogen provides essential tank blanketing to preserve product quality and prevent oxidation.

Additional Industrial Applications:

Across the value chain, clean, oil‑free, and reliable compressed air and gas are indispensable for:

  • instrumentation
  • air separation
  • equipment calibration
  • fastening and assembly

These applications emphasize the ongoing need for systems that maximize productivity, safety, and operational continuity across the entire oil and gas industry.

Applications: Compressed Air and Gas

Our engineered solutions are used throughout the entire value chain, supporting critical functions at each stage:

Upstream

We are able to provide comprehensive solutions across the entire value chain, including gas treatment, liquefaction, storage, and the distribution, transportation, and regasification of gas.

  • Instrument air and plant air
  • Nitrogen for purging and blanketing
  • Well testing support
  • Sandblasting, pipeline maintenance, cleaning
  • Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage (CCUS)
gas treatment, liquefaction, storage, and the distribution, transportation, and regasification of gas.

Midstream

At Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS), we provide end‑to‑end solutions covering gas processing, storage, and transportation.

  • Gas boosting
  • Natural gas gathering
  • LNG liquefaction
  • Dew point control
  • Pipeline purging and testing
gas processing, storage, and transportation.

Downstream

We provide comprehensive, integrated solutions spanning oil refining, natural gas processing, gas regasification, and transportation.

  • Refining and gas‑to‑liquid (GTL) processes
  • Tank ventilation
  • Flare gas recovery
  • NGL fractionation
  • Fire and explosion risk reduction
oil refining, natural gas processing, gas regasification, and transportation.

Choose the Right Product from Our Offer Portfolio

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Air Compressors

Air Compressor Systems: including screw compressor, centrifugal compressor, and oil free compressor packages

High-Pressure Air Compressors: Oil-free and lubricated options for demanding applications, including compressed air system & breathing air compressors

Large Reciprocating Compressors: Robust and reliable solutions for heavy-duty industrial processes

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Air Dryers

Refrigerated dryer, adsorption dryer and hybrid combination packages to keep your air clean and dry. Our air compressor air dryer systems effectively remove moisture from compressed atmospheric air. 

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Nitrogen Generators

PSA and membrane systems for on-site nitrogen production

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Engineered Gas Compressors

They're known for their ability to compress large amounts of gas efficiently. 
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Blowers

To your exact specifications for optimal performance in your industrial applications.

Maximum Safety & Compliance

All engineered packages meet the strictest global standards, including API and ISO to ensure safe, continuous operation in critical Oil & Gas applications.

global standards API and ISO

Superior Air & Gas Quality

Our certified class zero air technologies deliver clean, high‑purity air and gas essential for instrument air, process control, and safety‑critical operations.

Air Quality

Engineered for Harsh Conditions

With solutions operating from –47°C to +55°C, our custom‑made systems thrive where others fail: offshore platforms, LNG terminals, refineries, pipelines, and remote upstream sites where harsh conditions make operations challenging.

Harsh Conditions

Optimized Efficiency & Low Lifecycle Cost

 

Advanced compressor designs minimize energy consumption, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifecycle to maximize operational ROI.

Efficiency

Full Project Management Support

 

Our dedicated team of expert engineers, who provide full project management support from the design phase, through construction and commissioning, to aftermarket service support.

Project Management

A Proven Partner for Global EPCs & Energy Leaders

With hundreds of successful installations around the world, from LNG terminals in Europe to large-scale ethylene plants, refineries, and pipeline networks, Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) delivers plug and play packaged solutions, compact footprints, and highly engineered systems tailored to each project’s technical specifications.

When reliability, safety, and performance are non negotiable, the Oil & Gas industry turns to Ingersoll Rand.

EPC Expertise

Take a Look at our Oil & Gas Customer Success Stories

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API 672 NX12000 Centrifugal Air Compressors for Refinery Air Separation Units — Oman

A major Middle Eastern EPC contractor and refinery operator required high-reliability main air compressors for their ASU plant. Ingersoll Rand delivered a complete plug and play solution with integrated intercoolers and extensive compliance with industry standards.

Plant Type:

Refinery – Air Separation Unit

Products:

Two API 672 NX12000 Units (Three Stages) — 1.6 MW each • Integrated intercoolers (ASME VIII Div. 1) • Extended scope including pulse jet inlet filtration, TEMA R aftercooler, and noise enclosure

Customer Benefits:

• Full API 672 and API 614 compliance • Optimized design with removable intercooler bundles • Fully plug and play engineered package

Application:

Main Air Compressors for ASU

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Engineered Air Compressors — Plug & Play Solution for LNG Terminal — Spain

A global energy group developing an LNG terminal required a compact, fully integrated instrument air solution. Ingersoll Rand provided an engineered skid including compression, drying, storage, and controls.

Plant Type

LNG Terminal

Products:

• Two oil flooded rotary screw compressors • Two heatless desiccant dryers • Air receivers • Fully assembled skid with piping, control, and electrical systems

Customer Benefits:

Ultra compact footprint (9 m × 2.4 m) Single power feed required for full operation Centralized control and simplified I&C integration Comprehensive project documentation and QA procedures

Application:

Instrument Air

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Ethylene Industry: API 672 Decoking and Oxidation — Russian Federation

Ethylene Industry: API 672 Decoking and Oxidation: Russia

A major ethylene project demanded highly reliable decoking and oxidation air systems, leading the EPC and end user to choose Ingersoll Rand’s API 672 centrifugal compressors—engineered for harsh winter conditions and proven to deliver robust, efficient performance.

Plant Type

Gas Chemical Complex for Ethylene Integration

Products:

• Four API 672 NX12000XL (Two Stages) — 2.5 MW each • Two API 672 TA 3000 (Three Stages) — 700 kW each • Complete engineered package including air intake filtration with heater, intercoolers, oil coolers, UCP with ASC, and MMS

Customer Benefits:

Qualified for outdoor operation at –39°C with impact-tested materials • Heat tracing and full thermal insulation • Compliance with API 672, API 660, API 614, and additional requirements from API 617 • Combined performance & mechanical running test

Application

Decoking Air & Oxidation Air

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Saudi Arabia

Ensuring continued and maximum nitrogen performance levels – Saudi Arabia

To support a major World’s leading EPC&PM company partnered with Ingersoll Rand to deliver fully redundant nitrogen generation packages for Blanketing of Thermal Oil Tanks.

Plant Type:

Refinery

Products:

• Two lubricated air compressors • Two refrigeration air dryers • Two Nitrogen PSA Package • Two 2 Chiller systems (Closed loop water), LP Booster (40 Bar) + HP Booster (300 bar) Thirty (30) racks of 16 bottles each of Nitrogen bottles (300 bar).

Customer Benefits:

• One shop for the entire project. • Complete project handled by a single project management team. • Ease of operations through a common control system. • Continuous 24x7 production with a backup system using N2 bottle racks • NO dependency on external nitrogen Supply

Application:

Blanketing of Thermal Oil Tanks.

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Liquid Ring Compressors for Flare Gas Recovery — Norway

Liquid Ring Compressors for Flare Gas Recovery — Norway

A major energy engineering company chose Ingersoll Rand liquid ring compressors for a flare gas recovery project, achieving strong environmental, production, and cost benefits beyond expectations.

Plant Type

Flare Gas Recovery System

Products:

Compressors with electric motors, separators, and auxiliary systems

Customer Benefits:

Commissioned ahead of schedule • Delivered under budget • 99% reduction in flaring • Lower CO₂ and NOx emissions • Increased gas production and reduced operational costs

Application

Flare Gas Recovery

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Oil & Gas Industry

Discover our comprehensive range of solutions designed for compressed air and gas applications across the global oil and gas sector. Our products are engineered to deliver exceptional quality, safety, reliability, value, and performance.

Explore how our technologies can support and enhance your specific application needs.

FAQs

Yes. Certain screw compressors operate from –47°C to 55°C, and centrifugal units can be packaged with insulation, heat tracing, and climate specific components.