Wolong Electric America Shares Oilfield Insights Live from the Permian Basin International Oil Show

At the 2025 Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas, Wolong Electric America team members Matthew Conkrite and Valmir Andrade joined the PBIOS Live podcast to talk about how reliable electric motors and drives keep critical oil and gas assets running around the clock. Their conversation highlighted the role advanced motor and drive technologies play in helping producers boost uptime, reduce maintenance, and meet demanding performance targets in some of the toughest operating environments in the world.​

Inside the PBIOS Live conversation

During the PBIOS Live “Voices of the Industry” segment, Conkrite and Andrade discussed what they are hearing directly from operators and OEMs across the Permian. From high‑horsepower horizontal pumping systems to compressor stations and pipeline infrastructure, they emphasized that producers need equipment partners who understand both the electrical side and the realities of oilfield operation, like heat, dust, vibration, and nonstop duty cycles.​

They also spoke about how today’s oil and gas projects are balancing production goals with efficiency expectations and long‑term asset life. In the conversation, the Wolong Electric America team outlined how properly engineered motor and drive packages can simplify systems, reduce the number of machines required, and create more flexible platforms for future expansion.​

Powering critical assets in the Permian

Wolong Electric America supplies a broad portfolio of motors and drives for upstream and midstream applications, from pumping and compression to auxiliary systems that keep facilities online. The company’s high power, low voltage motors, available up to 1,500 horsepower, are designed specifically for demanding horizontal pumping and natural gas compression duties common in the Permian Basin. By delivering power levels traditionally associated with medium‑voltage machines in a low‑voltage package, these motors can help operators reduce system complexity, avoid costly infrastructure changes, and optimize footprint.​

Beyond motors, Wolong Electric America’s medium voltage variable frequency drives are engineered to provide precise speed control, high efficiency, and robust performance for critical loads such as pumps, compressors, fans, and blowers. Features like modular cell architecture, advanced ventilation, and intuitive user interfaces support easier maintenance, high reliability, and seamless integration into existing site control systems.​

Why this conversation matters

The Permian Basin International Oil Show is one of the industry’s most important stages for showcasing new technology and sharing field‑proven best practices. By participating in the PBIOS Live podcast, Wolong Electric America reinforced its role as a technical partner to oil and gas operators, bringing global motor and drive expertise together with a strong local presence in the Americas.​

For producers facing pressure to maximize throughput, extend asset life, and manage costs, the themes discussed in the interview, including reliability, efficiency, and application‑specific engineering, are central to long‑term success. Wolong Electric America’s growing manufacturing footprint in the region and

continued investment in green, high‑efficiency electric drive solutions underscore the company’s commitment to supporting customers across the basin and beyond.​

Watch the full interview

To hear the full conversation with Matthew Conkrite and Valmir Andrade from the Permian Basin International Oil Show, visit the PBIOS Live podcast recording on LinkedIn.