Offshore De-Humidification and Cooling Support for Oil & Gas
Background
Trane Dubai provided a turnkey chiller rental and de-humidification solution for an offshore oil and gas operator. The three-month rental included chillers, generators, pumps, diesel tanks, and accessories, ensuring compliance with offshore certification requirements and delivering reliable cooling and air quality control in a highly demanding environment.
An offshore operator in Dubai required a de-humidification and cooling solution to support critical offshore operations. The solution needed to meet stringent oil and gas industry standards, operate within tight mobilisation timelines, and ensure dependable system performance.
Industry: Oil and Gas (Offshore)
Application: IAQ de-humidification and temporary cooling for offshore operations
- Certification requirements: Equipment had to be modified and certified for offshore deployment before mobilisation.
- Tight deadlines: Delivery and certification needed to be completed rapidly to align with offshore shipping schedules.
- Trust building: The operator had historically worked with the same supplier for multiple years, requiring Trane to demonstrate reliability and expertise to secure the project.
- Ensuring compliance with oil and gas offshore requirements and standards.
- Modifying equipment for certification within compressed timelines.
- Maintaining readiness for recurring offshore projects of similar scope.
- Providing value through flexible scheduling, rapid response, and cost-effective delivery.
Trane Dubai proposed an integrated system approach, combining de-humidification and cooling with fully equipped rental units. The solution incorporated chillers, generators, and accessories, with modifications made to ensure compliance with offshore specifications.
- Two Trane RWA G205 chillers
- Two C15 generators (400 kW each)
- Pumps, distribution boards, a diesel tank, and all necessary accessories
- Rental duration of three months
- Turnkey service including equipment modification, certification, mobilisation, and support
- Proven capability to modify and certify equipment for offshore oil and gas standards.
- Readiness to invest in capital to align with certification requirements.
- Flexibility in delivery schedules to meet urgent mobilisation deadlines.
- Reliable response times for breakdown support.
- Strong value-to-cost ratio.
- Ability to replicate a similar scope for recurring annual projects.
The three-month rental solution was mobilised successfully within the required deadline, with all equipment certified and approved for offshore use. Trane Dubai ensured reliable cooling and de-humidification performance, maintaining air quality and operational continuity. The project demonstrated Trane’s readiness to invest in modifications and certifications for oil and gas clients, securing long-term trust and paving the way for recurring offshore engagements.