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Onboard Dynamics Awards

Best Advancement in Maintenance Technology: The GoVAC® MAX System

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Best Advancement in Maintenance Technology: The GoVAC® MAX System

Onboard Dynamics is thrilled to announce that the GoVAC® MAX System has been recognized as the winner of the Best Advancement in Maintenance Technology award. This prestigious accolade, presented by Gulf Energy Information Excellence, highlights groundbreaking pipeline-related technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety within the energy sector.

The award ceremony took place on October 9th, 2024, at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas. For more details on this exciting announcement, click here.

Best Advancement in Maintenance Technology: The GoVAC® MAX System

Out of over 500 nominations competing across 29 categories, the GoVAC® MAX System stood out as a leading innovation. This automated, self-contained solution is specifically designed for capturing and recovering natural gas during pipeline evacuations. By preventing methane emissions, it offers a cleaner alternative to traditional gas venting and provides a safer option compared to flaring, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Developed by Onboard Dynamics, the GoVAC® MAX System employs cutting-edge integrated engine/compressor technology. By utilizing a small portion of the evacuated natural gas for its operation, the system significantly reduces emissions and minimizes the need for additional equipment. Its compact design allows for operation in challenging locations, and the unit is easily towable with a pickup truck, enhancing maneuverability at job sites.

The GoVAC® Control System for automated data capture.
The GoVAC® Control System provides for automated data capture and remote monitoring.

The GoVAC® Control System is another key feature, providing automated data capture and remote monitoring capabilities. This advanced system allows for continuous oversight, ensuring that operators can access real-time data for informed decision-making. The integration of automated controls promotes operational safety by enabling early detection of issues, streamlining response mechanisms, and providing detailed operational diagnostics for timely maintenance.

The GoVAC® MAX System represents a significant leap forward in natural gas pipeline evacuation, also referred to as cross compression or recompression. Its integrated control system ensures efficient operations and enhances project planning. By delivering real-time insights during pipeline evacuations, it aids operators and service providers in completing jobs more efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Cross compression of a natural gas pipeline
Cross compression, also known as recompression, of a natural gas pipeline

In conclusion, the GoVAC® MAX System is a groundbreaking advancement in natural gas capture and recovery technology. Its ability to mitigate emissions, improve operational efficiency, and align with environmental goals makes it an indispensable tool for natural gas pipeline evacuations. Onboard Dynamics remains dedicated to advancing cleaner energy solutions, celebrating this achievement as part of our ongoing mission to promote sustainability and innovation in the natural gas industry.

Onboard Dynamics Among the Finalists for the Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards

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Developed by Onboard Dynamics, the GoVAC® MAX System is built upon patented integrated engine/compressor technology.

Onboard Dynamics is proud to announce its selection as a finalist for the prestigious Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards in the Best Advancement in Maintenance Technology – Midstream category. This accolade honors innovative pipeline-related technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, or improve safety in the energy sector.

The Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards are recognized as the premier awards ceremony within the global energy industry, hosted by Gulf Energy Information—the largest independent media company dedicated to the energy sector. This event celebrates cutting-edge technological advancements and outstanding leadership across the industry.

The event will be held on October 9th, 2024 at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston Texas. Learn more about the event here.

The technology nominated for this award is the GoVAC® MAX Pipeline Evacuation System. This automated, self-contained solution captures and recovers natural gas during pipeline evacuations, preventing methane releases into the atmosphere. Moreover, the system generates precise environmental impact and operational reports electronically, facilitating informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and streamlined project planning.

Developed by Onboard Dynamics, the GoVAC® MAX System is built upon patented integrated engine/compressor technology. This unique design harnesses a small portion of the natural gas being evacuated for power, which eliminates the hassle of managing additional equipment and resources. Its compact design allows for operation in challenging locations, making it ideal for diverse job sites.

The GoVAC System includes an integrated data platform for precise measurement of the natural gas being captured and recovered.
The GoVAC System includes an integrated data platform for precise measurement of the natural gas being captured and recovered.

A standout aspect of the GoVAC® MAX System is the integrated data platform, which offers automated data capture, remote monitoring capabilities and accurate reporting. This ensures secure transmission, data storage, and easy reporting access, with operators able to view detailed environmental and operational reports both on-site and remotely.

In summary, the GoVAC® MAX System represents the next generation in natural gas capture and recovery technology. Its capacity to mitigate emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and align with environmental initiatives positions it as an essential tool for natural gas pipeline evacuations.

Onboard Dynamics remains committed to supporting the natural gas industry with solutions that drive sustainability and innovation. And we celebrate this achievement and continue our mission of Advancing Cleaner Energy For Our Environment.

Rita Hansen among winners of the ALLY ENERGY 2022 GRIT Awards

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Rita Hansen, CEO of Onboard Dynamics has won the ALLY Energy 2022 GRIT Awards in the Entrepreneurs category. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant recognition in the energy industry worldwide.  The 54 winners were selected from shortlisted finalists that included 75 leaders, 21 teams, and 15 companies with representation across the globe in oil and gas, power and utilities, wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear, climate tech startups, and academia.

Rita Hansen, Winner of 2022 ALLY Energy GRIT Awards

Rita was recognized for her grit in bringing new innovative technology to the energy industry. It was demonstrated in her vision, passion, and dedication to leaving the world in a better place and not letting her team down.  It was this driven attitude that secured Onboard Dynamics’ future as a viable resource to support the natural gas ecosystem in reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions safely and reliably through innovative and practical commercial solutions.

I am honored and humbled by this recognition, and so proud to be part of this team.

Rita Hansen, CEO, Onboard Dynamics

Even with her busy schedule, she is a mentor and advisor to the local STEM Hub, and speaks regularly to high school classes and university classes on sustainability and entrepreneurship. She is also a volunteer for regional and state-wide economic development activities with a focus on sustainability and energy (Formerly a Futures Commission member for the 10 year Oregon Innovation Plan). She is also a member of the STEM Investment Council for the State of Oregon Chief Education office and an Advisory Board member for the OSU Advantage Accelerator and for the National Forest Foundation.

You will usually find her speaking and participating on issues of sustainability, energy transition, ESG, STEM, entrepreneurship and innovation across the globe.

We congratulate Rita on this outstanding award given!

About ALLY Energy™ and the GRIT Awards

ALLY Energy is the leading energy and climate talent community and marketplace that accelerates connections, careers, and skills for a just energy transition. The community includes professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and students in 120 countries in nearly 3,000 companies across energy in oil and natural gas, utilities, renewables, and climate technology. ALLY is an inaugural member of Greentown Labs, North America’s largest climate technology incubator for high-growth companies. The GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces is the only of its kind annual energy workforce recognition program that uses bias-reduction technology to assess winners.

Onboard Dynamics selected among the winners at the 2022 SGA Innovative Tech Forum

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The Southern Gas Association announced the winning presentations for the 2022 Innovative Tech forum. Onboard Dynamics was chosen for their patented, innovative GoVACTM FLEX system which helps pipeline operators safely, and cleanly evacuate natural gas pipelines.

The GoVACTM FLEX is a portable, self-contained natural gas pipeline evacuation system. The patented integrated combustion engine runs on a small portion of the natural gas that is being compressed. Without the need for external power sources, such as diesel-powered air compressors. This design results in a low-carbon and emissions footprint during pipeline evacuations. The system can transfer recovered natural gas to either an adjacent pipeline or a tube trailer and/or a CNG storage pod. This system is small enough to be towed by standard pickup, making it easy to maneuver around job sites and be quickly deployed to field operations.

About the Tech Forum

Southern Gas Association’s Innovative Tech Forum celebrates natural gas innovation. The forum is a dynamic tech fest dedicated to product and service discovery and highlights all the ways innovative thinking and innovative technology can build a better and cleaner energy future for all of us. Focusing on innovation, SGA Associate Members who submitted proposals will have an opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge solutions with the SGA Operating Member community in a 15-minute live technology presentation with live Q&A during the 2022 Management Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

The panel of Industry Judges included SGA’s Board Executive Committee and our 32 Board Directors.

The winning presentations at the Innovative Tech Forum equip the industry with the equipment and practices necessary to allow the world to meet rising energy demand achieving climate aspirations.

Onboard Dynamics wins the 2020 Luis Villalobos Award

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Onboard Dynamics wins Luis Villalobos Award

2020 Luis Villalobos Award Technology Winner: Onboard Dynamics

Onboard Dynamics has developed innovative natural gas compression technology allowing a low-pressure natural gas source to be compressed up to 3600 psi – all integrated within an engine platform. It runs on natural gas to compress natural gas without the need for electricity. The first product to market is the GoFlo® CNG-80 natural gas compressor launched in 2018.

In addition to “no electricity required”, this product brings many other benefits to their target customers with its mobility, scalability, and ease of installation and deployment. The applications are many within the different verticals in the industry.

And, they are witnessing a significant demand and interest in the international arena. Not only with increased adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel but also in the transport of natural gas via various methods.

There is also a huge opportunity with tackling flared and/or stranded gas for smaller wells in remote areas. The system can be used to convert conditioned gas into compressed natural gas to fill tube trailers for transport and/or refueling locally.

How Award Winners are Chosen

Companies are nominated by ACA members to participate in this prestigious award.

The Luis Villalobos Award recognizes the most ingenious and innovative ideas recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association. Two category winners are selected to attend the ACA Summit and honored live and throughout the event. The award is presented to the winning CEOs during the annual awards ceremony at the ACA Summit. Companies in all investment sectors are invited to participate and will be considered for one of two Category Winner opportunities. The categories are:

  • Technology, Services, & Consumer: (Hardware & Software, Social Media, Web 2.0., Fintech, AgTech, etc.)
  • Life Sciences (Pharma, Med devices, HealthCare IT, Digital or Mobile Health, etc.)

The award is open to companies that have received funding from an ACA member / angel group are in operation when the application is submitted. 

Both the ACA member / group and company complete a short nomination form and is complete when both are received by the ACA nomination committee.

Learn more about the award here: https://www.angelcapitalassociation.org/luis-villalobos-award/#LVWinners