Supercharge Multiple Operations with Atlas Copco Rental's Air, Nitrogen and Power Fleets
In the high-stakes environment of offshore operations, it only takes one issue to throw multiple processes off course. When a single equipment failure (be it air compressor, nitrogen supply, or power source) happens, what effects does it have across the entire platform?
With multiple critical operations running simultaneously, even a minor delay can trigger a chain reaction across the entire workflow. With resources being scarce in offshore platforms, it is important to reduce risks and unexpected circumstances. That's where we come in.
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental delivers a complete solution: from oil-free and oil-injected air compressors to nitrogen generators and robust power generators — all engineered for fast deployment, reliability, and performance. We are at the forefront of meeting your industrial demands, helping you minimize downtime risk, and ensuring operation continuity ( especially in harsh marine environments!)
Offshore Well Inerting, Pressure Systems Purging and Testing
Well drilling and instrument panel inerting, pressure system purging, and pressure testing are all important operations in offshore environments, which demand a stable, high-purity nitrogen supply. When safety and efficiency are priorities, any interruption or impurity in the nitrogen stream can lead to serious risks, including fire hazards, compromised well integrity, and costly operational delays.
Nitrogen generator rentals offer a reliable, on-demand solution that eliminates the need for frequent gas deliveries, ensuring consistent performance and enhanced safety even in the most remote offshore locations.
Primary Power Supply for Offshore Platforms
From drilling and processing to living quarters and communication systems, offshore platforms demand a stable and continuous power supply to support all critical operation. With harsh marine environments, logistical constraints, and limited in-house generation capacity, power reliability can be a challenge, as even minor disruptions can halt production, risk crew safety, and create costly downtime. This brings us to the next topic.
Emergency Power Supply
Power failures in offshore operations are more than just an inconvenience; its outright dangerous. A sudden outage can disable essential systems, disrupt safety protocols, and jeopardize both personnel and production. The remote nature of offshore work means longer response time, amplifying the risks of extended downtime.
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental provides reliable, durable and efficient power generators, tailored for both offshore operations and emergency use. Plan ahead and gain peace of mind with uninterrupted power and total operational support, even in the most remote locations.
Regular Offshore Cleaning and Maintenance
In offshore operations, regular cleaning and maintenance such as hull cleaning, pipeline flushing, and surface preparation are essential to prevent corrosion, marine growth buildup, and equipment failure caused by harsh ocean conditions. Compressed air is commonly used for abrasive blasting and drying, while nitrogen is required for inerting or moisture-free flushing in sensitive systems. Incomplete cleaning or poor coating adhesion can lead to accelerated corrosion, structural weakening, reduced flow efficiency and costly safety hazards like leaks or environmental contamination. These risks are even more critical in offshore environments, where limited access and resources mean that downtime and repair costs are significantly higher.
Diving and Breathing Air System
Diving and breathing air systems are crucial operations, providing clean, breathable air to divers and workers in hazardous environments, ensuring they can perform tasks such as underwater inspections, maintenance, and repairs. The primary risks associated with these applications include exposure to toxic gases like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), which can be lethal even at low concentrations. Offshore platforms utilize advanced breathing air systems, including high-pressure air storage and delivery systems, which ensure a continuous supply of clean air. Oil-free air compressors play a vital role in these systems by providing 100% contaminant-free air, which is essential for maintaining the purity required for breathing air and preventing health hazards.
Precision Instrumentation
Instrumentations like pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors and more help offshore platforms keep things in regulation and ensures everything is in order for optimal performance. When oil or contaminants are present in the air, it can clog or damage these sensitive instruments, leading to inaccurate readings or system failures. It may also introduce more wear and tear on components, shortening their lifespans. Oil-free air is critical to prevent these challenges, ensuring optimal performances of these instrumentation, especially if any issues will require additional external resources.
Control Systems and Actuators
Offshore platforms rely on different control systems to automate and manage operations, controlling specific processes like pneumatic actuators and valves, ensuring efficiency and safety is observed. Without reliable clean air supply, systems as such can experience malfunctions, compromising safety functionalities and lead to hazardous situations. Contaminants in the air can affect such systems and actuators, resulting in the need to replace parts and have more maintenance work done more often.
Other challenges faced by offshore operations can also include:
The P-Range Oil-free Air Compressor
Oil-free compressed air is what Atlas Copco does best and this is reflected in our fleet. Our oil-free compressors come in all shapes and sizes, with different flow rate and pressures to support different needs. Each one of them is suitable for the most critical applications and they are all ISO 8573-1 Class Zero certified by TÜV.
- Pure, condensed, dry air for optimal performance
- 100% oil-free certified, ISO 8573-1 Class Zero
Onsite Industrial Nitrogen Generators
In a lot of industries, nitrogen is as vital a utility as compressed air or power. Our Membrane nitrogen generators deliver a reliable, autonomous supply of on-site nitrogen. With a perfect integration with our compressor installations, you are sure to get a complete, streamlined and compact set up.
- Purity levels up to 99.5%
- Integrated feed air filtration system
Modular Power Stations
From single units to large-scale multi-MW setups, we have the right power solutions for you. Whether you have an emergency or required additional power for a certain period, a temporary power solution from Atlas Copco Rental give you the energy you need, when you need it. We specialize in providing a total power solution, handling your project from start to finish.
- Powerful and fuel efficient
- Plug-and-play connectivity for a simplified installation
- Compact, reliable, and quiet operations
With Atlas Copco’s rental solutions you can have the air quality and quantity you need to meet the exacting standards. Flexibility to respond to market demands while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency. With our rental equipment and subsequent accessories for a total solution, you’re not just renting a compressor, you’re buying peace of mind in an industry where quality is not optional, but a necessity.
- Flexible rental to match production peaks without fixed costs
- Scalable solutions to match production needs
- Energy efficient to reduce operational expenses
- Temporary replacement during maintenance
- 24/7 support to ensure no downtime in operations
Contact our experts today to discuss your rental needs!
