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Energy & Power Systems 27
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS | 2011 YEAR IN REVIEW
Chairman’s
Message
Construction
Industries
Customer &
Dealer Support
Financial Products &
Corporate Services
The Caterpillar
Foundation Leadership Performance
Resource
Industries
Energy &
Power Systems
The world needs energy, but it does not need the potentially
negative impacts that may accompany energy production and
consumption activities. As a primary energy source, natural gas
offers an increasingly attractive solution to these challenges.
Comprised primarily of methane, natural gas is one of the purest
forms of energy available. Moreover, vast reserves of natural gas
around the world, including those in the U.S., provide energy
security and cost benefits.
Caterpillar has recently enhanced its position in the natural gas
segment of the energy market by acquiring MWM Holding GmbH,
a leader in natural gas and alternative-fuel engine development.
MWM is a global provider of sustainable diesel, natural gas, low
energy gas and biogas generator sets, as well as integrated
power systems involved in the generation, control and supply
of electricity. MWM generator sets are designed for maximum
electrical and thermal efficiency, low operating and service costs
and high reliability and availability. This translates into cleaner
and more efficient power options for Caterpillar customers.
The acquisition of MWM pairs two strong companies, both of
which have significant potential for innovation within the energy
sector. Through continuous research and development, MWM
has almost tripled the power density of its engines over the past
20 years. At the same time, efficiency has been increased by
30 percent, along with very low emission levels. In this way, MWM
makes a valuable contribution to the conservation of resources
and guarantees high efficiency of its products. Always focused
on the customer, MWM provides customers with comprehensive
advice on the best economic and ecological handling of products,
to fulfill or surpass customer requirements.
Natural
Strength
Caterpillar is poised to become a
leader in supplying diesel and
natural gas energy solutions.