US-based HB Rentals, one of the world’s largest supplier of temporary on and offshore accommodation modules, is celebrating its launch in the Middle East with the award of two multi-million dollar contracts.

HB Rentals is part of New Orleans-based Superior Energy Services, a leading provider of specialised oilfield services and equipment focussing on production, intervention, workover, well services and rental tools.

The company, which opened its new facility in Dubai, has shipped more than Dh8 million ($2.17 million) of equipment to the UAE to meet the demands of the country and region.

HB Rentals’ first contract in the Middle East has seen the company supply 13 offshore accommodation units to Jan De Nul in Saudi. The 32ft x 11ft A60 Safe Area Modules comprises 68 beds, a galley, mess room and server as well as recreational facilities.

The global offshore accommodation specialist's second win in the region is with Global Processing Systems (GPS) for the provision of eight 8-man A60 accommodation units and two A60 office modules for one of the company’s Lift Boats, located in Abu Dhabi.

Deidre Toups, president of HB Rentals, said: 'We are delighted to be opening offices in the Middle East, this is in direct response to demand from clients and falls on the back of two 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,' he noted.

“Both contracts highlight the impact HB Rentals has already made with its new ventures in the Middle East. With over 30 years of experience, and a fleet of more than 450 units, we are more than prepared to continue our investment programme to meet the demands of the region’s buoyant energy market,” Toups added.-TradeArabia News Service