Liberty’s digiPrime platform benefits from enhanced engine efficiency and low operating costs. Credit: Businesswire.

Cummins, in partnership with Liberty Energy, is set to deploy the industry’s first variable speed, large displacement natural gas engine designed to power hydraulic fracturing systems by the first half of 2025.

This engine will be integrated into Liberty’s digiPrime hydraulic fracturing platform, marking an advancement in the completions services market.

The strategic partnership between Cummins and Liberty Energy, established in June 2024, focuses on developing this groundbreaking technology.

The Cummins HSK78G natural gas engine, initially launched in March 2019 for the power generation market, is known for its reliable performance across various natural gas sources and operating environments.

The engine’s efficiency and reduced total cost of operation have now been further enhanced to meet the demands of Liberty’s digiPrime platform.

Powered by a 3,000hp Cummins natural gas engine, the digiPrime pump offers a direct drive solution with high thermal efficiency, reducing fuel costs and emissions in the completions market.

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This configuration not only cuts fuel costs but is also one of the lowest-emissions solutions available in the completions market.

The HSK78G engine’s variable speed capability improves response time and load acceptance during hydraulic fracturing operations.

Projected maintenance data suggests that the HSK78G engine could quadruple the life to overhaul maintenance interval compared with standard diesel engines.

This extended service life means more time in the field and less downtime. Moreover, the engine’s simple mechanical drive system can be serviced by technicians who are already familiar with diesel engines, facilitating smoother technology adoption.

Liberty president and named successor to the chief executive officer Ron Gusek said: “The successful development of the variable speed digiPrime pump reflects our continued commitment to innovation in pump technology that advances efficiency goals while reducing emissions.

“A variable speed, direct drive platform enhances our already industry-leading digiFleet offering by combining high fuel efficiency with the ability to manage transient load and precision rate control, unrivalled in the industry.”

The HSK78G base engine is adaptable, tolerating fuel methane fluctuations and varying gas compositions, while being compatible with multiple well-servicing transmissions and offering auxiliary power options.

Cummins power systems business president Jenny Bush added: “We are excited for this new chapter of our relationship with Liberty, as we work together to adapt Cummins technology to enhance their service offerings.

“In addition to the high efficiency and reduced fuel consumption offered, the HSK78G variable speed engine will be EPA Mobile Off highway and CSA compliant. This solution, joining the portfolio of emission reduction technologies for industrial markets at Cummins, is a major step in providing products which help our customers reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing the reliability, productivity and profitability of their operation.”