Optimización del consumo energético en campamentos remotos petroleros mediante tecnologías de gestión energética

Optimizing resource use in remote operational fields is a key strategy for enhancing efficiency and reducing operating costs. This study adopted a descriptive–experimental design with a quantitative orientation to analyze the energy consumption of a remote oil transportation camp, utilizing historical records collected since 2021. The primary objective was to achieve an energy consumption reduction of 15–30%. Using RETScreen, improvements in energy systems were simulated, resulting in an initial annual electricity consumption of 271,143 kWh and associated costs of USD 27,454. With the proposed photovoltaic system, designed to optimize energy use through advanced energy management technologies, annual consumption decreased to 185,878 kWh/year, substantially reducing dependence on the national interconnected grid and on polluting energy sources. Energy efficiency improved by 14.3% in air-conditioning systems and by 38.6% in electrical systems such as pumps, compressors, and lighting, resulting in an overall average energy savings of 30.9%. In terms of environmental impact, CO2 emissions were reduced from 58.8 tCO2 to 40.7 tCO2, equivalent to the carbon sequestration of approximately 1.7 hectares of forest. The estimated return on investment is 10.7 years. These results demonstrate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of implementing energy-efficiency technologies to enhance sustainability in remote oilfield operations.