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Rig power unit unveiled
OKC-based United Engines offers an electric drilling package.

David Tonne (left), regional manager of distribution for United Engines LLC and MTU Detroit Diesel, and Detroit Diesel engineer Tuan Nguyen look at a Series 4000-G73 diesel engine package last week during an open house at United Engines in Oklahoma City. Steve Gooch/The Oklahoman

By JAY F. MARKS NewsOK.com
Published: 11/24/2009 2:21 AM
Last Modified: 11/24/2009 8:24 AM

OKLAHOMA CITY — The competition in equipment to power drilling rigs is heating up.

Oklahoma City-based United Engines LLC last week unveiled a new electric drilling package, an entry into an oil and gas market dominated by industry leader Caterpillar Inc.

"Now there's an alternative," said Bill Moore, president of United Engines.

His company will sell the G73 Electric Drilling Package, MTU Detroit Diesel's first engine-generator combination made for the oil and gas industry.

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jmarks@opubco.com

By JAY F. MARKS NewsOK.com

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