Himoinsa launched new rental gas-powered generators at this year’s Middle East Electricity held from 1 to 3 March at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The new range by Himoinsa models include the HRGP 25 T5 LPG, HRGP 40 T5 LPG and HRGP 60 T5 LPG.
The new version incorporates enough LPG storage for 24-hour continuous operation without refuelling. The integrated LPG tank could also be connected to an external tank to extend their autonomous operation for as long as desired.
The integrated tanks are LPG-certified for vehicles, making them a versatile option for the rental sector, where there is a high demand for mobile equipment that is easy to transport and can refuel with an LPG pump at a service station. Gas-powered options have also become a profitable feature among rental companies.
The HRGP models guarantee low fuel costs and lower maintenance costs than diesel-powered generators. They significantly reduce carbon monoxide and particulate emissions, which together with the noise reduction that all Himoinsa gensets provide.
Terry McGuire, regional general manager, said that there has been an increasing demand for gensets in the oil and gas sectors and one off applications.
Gas-powered gensets are more hassle-free, he says. However, he admits that this region probably wont respond to gas-powered gensets as well as Europe and South America where it is more economical. “We don’t have that benefit with the gas-generator purely because the price of electric is expensive here in the Middle East.”
Which is why FAMCO and Himoinsa is focussing on the rental specific application. “It is more for tailored application, in some place critical or a remote areas. It is more of a bespoke solution right now, exclusively launched for the oil and gas industry.”
Also the use of gas instead of diesel solves the problem of fuel theft, which is one of the biggest concerns of the rental sector.