Petrochemical Oil and Gas

Herc Rentals has been serving the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries for more than 50 years. Our team of experts understand the upstream, midstream and downstream of the industry. While safety remains at the forefront of everything we do, our oil, gas, and petrochemical experts are laser-focused on our customer equipment needs and their aim to eliminate inefficiencies.

As partners with some of the largest oil and gas companies, our team can provide equipment solutions to customer workings in refining operations such as ongoing plant maintenance, shutdowns, capital projects, and even offer onsite locations. Herc Rentals also supports upstream companies working in site prep, drilling, and mining as well as completions.

Equipment 

From emergencies to day-to-day operations, Herc Rentals offers the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry a wide range of equipment from top manufacturers. Equipment includes aerial work platforms, portable lighting, heating, cooling, power generation, pumps, torquing and specialized tools, air compressors and an array of material handling gear and personnel movers.

Why Herc Rentals

Herc Rentals offers a dedicated team of experts overseeing petrochemical, oil, and gas projects nationwide. Whether it’s helping with oilfield services, refining, responding to emergencies 24/7, providing solutions to managing/staffing on-sites, or eliminating downtime and ensuring project deadlines are met, we can help your operation improve its effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.

Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Equipment FAQs

If you're considering renting from us, get the answers to a few common questions so you can rent with confidence. 

Can I Rent Equipment for Plant Maintenance, Shutdowns and Capital Projects?

We offer a wide range of equipment to support these types of projects within your industry. These operations often require specialized equipment you may only need for a short time, which makes rentals flexible and cost-effective for your needs. Our inventory includes solutions for various tasks:

Renting enables you to access tools without a significant capital investment. Get well-maintained, updated machinery and easily scale your equipment fleet as the project progresses. Meanwhile, you save on storage and maintenance costs. 

What Equipment Can I Rent for Petrochemical, Oil and Gas Projects?

Herc Rentals offers a wide variety of equipment suitable for projects in your industry. Your rental options include:

• Earthmoving equipment: Prepare sites for new facilities, dig trenches for pipelines or expand plants with rentals such as excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. 
• Aerial work platforms: Gain safe access to elevated areas for tasks like routine plant maintenance, painting or insulation work, or intricate jobs inside processing units with rentals like scissor and boom lifts. 
• Power generation: We offer generators in a range of power options for everything from temporary construction camps to plant shutdowns. 
• Material handling: Forklifts and telehandlers help with loading and unloading materials during capital projects. You can also use forklifts within plants to move parts and supplies.  
• Contractor tools: Our general construction equipment rentals include welding equipment, air compressors and pressure washers, which help with a range of tasks. 

What Types of Oil Field Rental Equipment Are Available?

We have a range of equipment that supports demanding oil field environments, including:

• Light towers for illuminating work areas at night, even in remote locations
• Water trucks for carrying vital resources to remote locations
• Temporary fencing for securing perimeters and managing site access
• Material handling equipment for moving drilling pipe, casing and chemicals
• Compact excavators and track loaders for well pad maintenance and access road management

Our rental options support operations for drilling, well servicing and remote field production.

Does Herc Rentals Offer Generators and Accessories for Oil and Gas Projects?

We understand the importance of reliable power for oil and gas projects, especially those in remote locations or with critical operations. Our inventory includes a full spectrum of generators and essential accessories to keep power running reliably. We offer a range of industrial-grade generators, including compact and large-scale solutions. Many generators we offer are skid-mounted or towable, making them easy to transport and deploy. 

Besides generators, we also rent fuel tanks to keep generators running and light towers that transform generator power into effective lighting. 

Are Pumps Available for Oil and Gas Applications?

We rent a range of pumps for oil and gas applications, including:

• Diaphragm pumps for transferring abrasive, corrosive or viscous fluids, as well as sludges and slurries
• Dewatering pumps for removing water from pits or trenches on well sites or plant locations
• High-head and high-volume pumps for moving large quantities of fluids over long distances or to high elevations
• Hydrostatic test pumps for testing pipelines and vessel infrastructure