Formerly DISEQUIPOS LTDA
Over 2,000 generator sets installed in Colombia
POWERTEC integrates sales, rental, installation, maintenance, service and operation of electrical generation systems.
Over 20 years building operational continuity for different economic sectors and regions across the country.
POWERTEC was founded as DISEQUIPOS LTDA and kept the same focus when it changed its name: delivering reliable power to operations where an interruption carries a real cost. Headquartered in Bogotá with coverage across the entire national territory, the company has supplied and installed more than 2,000 generator sets in sectors such as oil and gas, television and media, telecommunications, construction, technical training and public entities.
The work is not limited to delivering a unit. POWERTEC sizes the solution according to the critical load, motor starting, power factor, altitude and site temperature, and defines the complementary infrastructure —transformation, distribution, transfer, fuel and lighting— needed for the system to perform when called upon. That integration sustains projects such as the Alianza Casabe with Ecopetrol–Schlumberger, active since 2012, and MI Swaco's national operation since 2011.
Quality
A certified way of working
ISO 9001 certification backs processes focused on quality, consistency and continuous improvement: documented installation and maintenance procedures, traceability of equipment and spare parts, and uniform service standards on every project, regardless of the region.
Sales and rental
Gasoline, diesel and gas generator sets for temporary or permanent generation, with Honda, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, Volvo and Deutz engines and Stamford, Leroy Somer and Marathon generators. Rental covers construction peaks, contingencies or critical seasons without tying up capital.
Installation and maintenance
Electrical and mechanical assembly, low-voltage distribution panels under NEMA/ANSI/IEEE standards, automatic transfer switches, synchronization, transformers from 50 to 2,500 KVA and preventive and corrective maintenance plans with original spare parts in stock.
Services and operation
Assisted field operation, fuel supply with 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 gallon tanks with containment berms, 500 BBL frac tanks and technical personnel to sustain continuity at industrial and remote facilities.
Track record
Relationships built on operation
Media, telecommunications, energy, oilfield services, education and public sector companies have trusted POWERTEC for generation, backup power and operation of their electrical systems.
Frequently asked questions
Learn how POWERTEC works
Answers about experience, certification, services, equipment and coverage in Colombia.
What types of electric generators does Powertec offer?
Powertec offers electric generators for temporary or permanent generation, in gasoline, diesel and gas generator sets. The portfolio covers everything from portable gasoline units for small loads and occasional use, to open-frame or soundproofed diesel generator sets for industry, commerce, healthcare and events, and gas or biogas generator sets for continuous operation with lower emissions. The equipment is configured with Honda, Cummins, Perkins, John Deere, Volvo and Deutz engines, and with Stamford, Leroy Somer and Marathon generators (alternators), brands with worldwide backing and spare-parts availability in Colombia. The choice of fuel and brand depends on the use: diesel predominates in emergency and heavy-duty applications for its robustness and runtime, gasoline in low, portable power ranges, and gas in fixed installations with a continuous natural gas grid supply.
Does Powertec sell or rent equipment?
Both: sale, rental, installation, maintenance, service and operation of generator sets. Purchasing makes sense when the equipment will become a permanent part of the client's infrastructure (for example, the mandatory emergency plant of a building, hospital or industrial facility). Rental is the usual option for temporary projects, construction sites, drilling, events or contingencies, because it includes immediate availability, maintenance and support without capital investment. In both cases Powertec supports installation, commissioning and after-sales service, so a single provider is accountable for the equipment's full life cycle.
What power range do Powertec's generators work in?
It depends on the sector: in oil-field projects, generators from 200 KW to 1,000 KW have been operated, and in the entertainment sector from 50 KW to 1,000 KW. To size a unit correctly, it is important to distinguish between kW (real power that does work) and kVA (apparent power): generators are usually sold in kVA with a reference power factor of 0.8, so a 100 kVA unit delivers approximately 80 kW of usable power. In addition, available power decreases with altitude above sea level and ambient temperature — in cities such as Bogotá, at around 2,600 m.a.s.l., engines lose a significant fraction of their rated power — so the final sizing should always be validated by an engineer using the real load data, including the starting inrush of electric motors, which can multiply operating current by three or more.
What backup guarantee is included when renting a power plant?
Every request to rent power plants is served with a backup unit at no additional cost, applicable to equipment up to 200 kW and subject to negotiation terms (Powertec Entertainment service-guarantee policy). In practice, this means the project has a primary generator and a backup unit ready to go into operation if the first one fails, a configuration known as N+1 redundancy. This scheme is the recommended standard for live events, audiovisual productions and any operation where a power outage, even a brief one, has unacceptable economic or safety consequences.
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