Major expansion for Forfar firm RMEC

Forfar-based oilfield services firm RMEC has completed a significant expansion to its premises in response to the growing demand in business.

Bryan Fagan, Alan Ramsey and Stuart Mathers of RMEC.

The expansion is to keep up with increasingdemand from oil and gas companies looking to rent equipment rather than purchase costly kit.

The equipment specialist has increased its facility by 2000 m2, split evenly between developing its external yard and vehicle access areas, making the total dimension 3300 m2.

The 150 per cent increase in space will provide a larger area for the upkeep and storage of well services equipment.

The upgrade to the outside concrete space has also improved access routes for transportation.

RMEC managing director Bryan Fagan said: “According to industry analysts, the oilfield rental industry is projected to grow by at least seven per cent this year due to the downturn in the price of a barrel of oil, and is predicted to break the $50billion barrier in the next five years. As the oil and gas industry takes stock and looks for ways to make cost efficiencies, we’re experiencing an increase in demand for our rental fleet.

“Companies are seeing it as a more feasible way to work by reducing their equipment buying outlay costs as well as negating the need for long term storage space at their own premises. The expansion has allowed us to pass on further cost savings to our clients through our own efficiency and increased productivity.

“We are fully committed to our clients and our employees, and are very optimistic about RMEC’s current direction ensuring we have the capabilities to deliver the best quality products both in the North Sea region and internationally.”