Global offshore accommodation specialist to the oil and gas industry, HB Rentals, is celebrating a successful 2011 with the awarding of several contracts in the UAE. Following the opening of its first Middle East base in the UAE last year, the company has experienced significant increase in demand from across the region.
A project was recently commissioned with Abu Dhabi based Gulf Marine Services (GMS). The agreement is to provide the rental of 10 eight-man accommodation modules and two recreation rooms along with stairways and walkways for GMS’ vessel, Endeavour. HB Rentals provided full site installation support, including hook up and commissioning of the complex on board the vessel, located at Abu Dhabi Port.
Also in the emirate, another GMS contract win has secured the supply of eight 3-man accommodation units on the Kudeta Lift Boat, located offshore Abu Dhabi. The third success involved the provision of eight offshore accommodation units to the Khwalah vessel also in Abu Dhabi.
Rami Miled, business development manager of the Middle East for HB Rentals, said: “The opening of our Middle East base in 2010 came as a direct response to demand from clients and falls on the back of several significant contract wins in the region. We anticipate this initial activity will trigger significant future opportunities for us, particularly as exploration and production budgets are expected to rise in the oil and gas industry.
“These contracts highlight the impact HB Rentals has already made with its new ventures in the Middle East. With more than 30 years of experience, and a fleet of more than 500 units, we are more than prepared to continue our investment programme to meet the demands of the region’s buoyant energy market.”
