Amazon Region Oil Production Facility - Energy Transition
Challenge
An oil production facility in Ecuador's Amazon region was historically powered by diesel generators. Diesel consumption reduced oil available for sale and created high operating costs. Emission reduction mandates added regulatory pressure.
Value Unlocked
By eliminating diesel generation, the facility freed up 3.4 million barrels of oil for sale over the project lifetime. This revenue increase—combined with reduced operating costs—created an 18-month payback period. Emissions dropped 85%.
DECA® Analysis
Modeled energy transition scenarios including:
Grid connection from national transmission system
Solar photovoltaic array sized for daytime load
Battery storage for evening demand and grid outage backup
Diesel generators retained for emergency redundancy
The Business Case
This was not a compliance project. It was a profit-generating investment that happened to decarbonize operations—because DECA® identified the economic value hidden in the energy transition. The project was financed as a profit center, not an ESG obligation.