Location: Khazzan Oilfield, Oman

Industry: Oil & Gas

Client Overview

Spacemaker was entrusted with the design and construction of a 550-man oilfield rig camp in Oman. This project showcased Spacemaker’s expertise in delivering high-quality, efficient, and durable skid-mounted rig camps, tailored to meet the demanding requirements of remote and challenging environments.

The camp was designed to provide a comfortable and functional living and working space for personnel, incorporating robust construction standards to ensure durability and safety while maintaining high levels of environmental sustainability. Spacemaker’s proven track record in executing large-scale modular projects was pivotal in the successful completion of this critical facility.

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Challenges

The primary challenge for the 550-man oilfield rig camp in Oman, was delivering a high-quality, durable, and fully functional rig camp in a remote and logistically challenging environment. The location posed several obstacles, including:

  • Extreme Climate Conditions: Ensuring the camp’s structural integrity and thermal efficiency to withstand Oman’s harsh desert climate.
  • Remote Location: Coordinating material supply, transportation, and on-site installation in a region with limited infrastructure.
  • Tight Deadlines: Meeting the operational timeline while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.
  • HSE Challenges: The project faced several HSE challenges, which required careful planning, rigorous safety protocols, and close attention to environmental concerns.

Solution

To meet the diverse needs of this project’s personnel, Spacemaker tailored the 550-man oilfield rig camp into distinct sections:

  • Worker Accommodation: Designed with shared facilities to maximize space efficiency while providing comfort and functionality for the workforce.
  • Driller Accommodation: Created to suit the specific requirements of drilling teams, offering dedicated spaces for rest and recuperation close to their operational areas.
  • Senior Staff Housing Blocks: Equipped with private en suite facilities, these units provided senior personnel with a higher standard of privacy and comfort, ensuring a productive and relaxed living environment.
  • Rental Model: Spacemaker implemented a rental model, allowing clients to fund accommodations through OPEX rather than CAPEX, providing financial flexibility and scalable, cost-effective solutions.
  • HSE Focus: Spacemaker adhered to the project’s stringent HSE standards, achieving over 500,000 incident-free man-hours and full compliance with safety, quality, and environmental guidelines.
  • Logistical Efficiency: Spacemaker ensured seamless coordination of international logistics, enabling timely delivery of materials and adherence to customs and site requirements despite the remote location.
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Result

By leveraging innovative modular construction techniques and implementing meticulous planning and execution strategies, Spacemaker overcame these challenges, delivering a world-class facility on time and within the required specifications.