Oil and Gas Shipping & Storage Containers
Advanced Container Co. supplies rugged, secure, and customized shipping containers built to withstand the harsh demands of oilfield and offshore environments. With over 35 years of experience, we understand the unique storage, safety, and logistical needs of the oil and gas industry — from exploration and drilling sites to refineries and pipeline operations.
Whether you need to purchase a container, rent during a remote project, or a fully modified container for long-term field support, our containers are designed for performance, mobility, and compliance. We offer fast delivery across Texas, the Gulf Coast, and nationwide.
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Shipping Containers for the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil & Gas Container Sizes
Container Sizes and Configurations for Oil & Gas
Standard sizes for easy transport and to stack on top of each other.
We offer a range of shipping container sizes and configurations to match the demands of oil and gas operations — from compact jobsite setups to large-scale platform support. Our most common options include 20-ft containers and 40-ft containers. Plus we have 10-foot and 45-ft units.
In addition to standard container dimensions, we also offer different container configurations, including:
- 20-ft and 40-ft Double Door Containers for easy loading/unloading
- 20-ft and 40-ft High Cube Containers for added vertical space
- 20-ft Open Side Containers for full-length access
- Split interior layouts for combined office/storage or multi-use zones
Whether you need a single secure storage container or a fleet of custom-modified units, we’ll configure the right solution for your oilfield, pipeline, refinery, or offshore facility.
Oil & Gas Container Mods
Container Modifications for The Oil and Gas Industry Sector
Our containers can be customized to meet the operational and safety demands of oilfield and offshore environments. Whether you need a mobile office, secure tool storage, or a specialty unit for hazardous areas, we can modify containers to your exact specifications.
A Few Container Mods for the Oil and Gas Industry:
- Electrical Packages: interior lighting, outlets, breaker panels
- Climate Control: HVAC systems, insulation, and ventilation
- Heavy-Duty Shelving and Workbenches: organized storage for tools and equipment
- Custom Doors: roll-up doors, personnel doors, double swing doors
- Blast-Resistant Features: for high-risk areas near drilling operations
- Lifting and Mobility Accessories: corner castings, lifting hooks, skid bases
Need a container for offshore transport or remote job sites? We can add certified lifting points and weatherproofing features to meet your needs.
View Modification OptionsServing Both Onshore and Offshore Operations
Advanced Container provides shipping container solutions tailored to the unique demands of both onshore oilfields and offshore energy operations. From the rugged terrains of the Permian Basin to deepwater platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, our containers are engineered for durability, safety, and adaptability.
- For onshore projects, our containers support field offices, equipment storage, workshops, and mobile restrooms — with fast delivery to drilling rigs, refineries, pipeline sites, and terminal facilities.
- For offshore environments, we offer containers built to withstand marine conditions, including units with certified lifting points, compact dimensions for platform decks, and modifications for sleeping, break areas, or operational support.
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Rent or Buy Shipping Containers for Oil & Gas Projects
At Advanced Container Co., we offer container rentals and container sales to meet the needs of short-term projects and long-term operations. Whether you’re managing a temporary drilling campaign or outfitting a permanent oilfield facility, we’ll help you choose the most cost-effective option.
- Renting Containers is ideal for short-term use, shutdowns, or remote jobsites that need secure storage or mobile office space without a long-term commitment.
- Buying Containers is a smart investment for ongoing operations that require permanent or frequently deployed container units. We offer both new and used shipping containers, with custom modifications available for either option.
Fast Delivery Across the Gulf Coast and Beyond
We provide fast and reliable delivery of containers to oil and gas sites throughout:
- Houston, Midland, and the Permian Basin
- Gulf Coast refineries and terminals
- South Texas oilfields and Eagle Ford Shale
- Offshore staging areas along the Texas and Louisiana coasts
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Oil & Gas Container Uses
Storage, Transportation, and Accommodation
Our shipping containers serve a wide range of functions across oilfield, refinery, and offshore environments. Whether you need secure on-site storage, mobile infrastructure, or temporary accommodations, we offer solutions built for the demands of the oil and gas industry.
Oil & Gas Storage Container Solutions
- Tool & Equipment Storage: Safely store valuable tools and field equipment in secure, weather-resistant shipping containers that can be placed directly at the job site.
- PPE and Safety Gear Storage: Keep essential personal protective equipment organized and accessible in dedicated storage containers designed to improve compliance and safety on oilfield sites.
- Chemical Drum and Hazmat Containment: Store hazardous materials and chemical drums inside modified containers with spill-containment flooring and ventilation for safe, compliant onsite handling.
- Spare Parts and Maintenance Supplies: Use storage containers with built-in shelving to keep spare parts and maintenance supplies protected, organized, and ready for fast access during repairs.
- Climate-Controlled Storage for Sensitive Equipment: Protect electronics, monitoring devices, and specialty tools in insulated shipping containers equipped with HVAC systems for temperature-sensitive storage.
Oil & Gas Shipping Containers
Containers for Transportation & Mobility
- Portable Workstations and Field Labs: Convert shipping containers into mobile workstations or testing labs that can be deployed wherever oilfield operations require field analysis or reporting.
- Offshore Supply Containers with Certified Lifting Points: Use reinforced containers with certified lifting lugs to safely transport tools, equipment, and supplies to offshore rigs and marine platforms.
- Container Skids for Jobsite Mobility: Make repositioning easier on remote or rugged terrain with skid-mounted containers built for flexible movement across active job sites.
- Enclosed Units for Shipping Critical Components: Ship pumps, valves, and other critical components in enclosed steel containers that offer protection during transit and simplify onsite staging.
- Jobsite Relocation Support: Use shipping containers that can be packed, sealed, and relocated between oil and gas sites to streamline operations and reduce setup time.
Oil & Gas Custom Containers
Accommodation & Workspace Containers
- Mobile Field Offices with Built-In Power: Set up field offices inside customized shipping containers with desks, electrical systems, and lighting to support daily management tasks in remote locations.
- Oilfield Workshops and Fabrication Bays: Use 40-ft containers as mobile workshops or tool bays, customized with workbenches, shelving, lighting, and power for maintenance, fabrication, and repair work at the job site.
- Crew Break Rooms or Rest Areas: Provide a comfortable space for crew members to rest and recharge with insulated, air-conditioned containers converted into break rooms.
- Confined Space Training Units: Create confined space training environments using modified containers with internal obstacles, controlled entry points, and ventilation to simulate real-world working conditions.
- Sleeping Quarters for Remote Sites: Create portable crew housing using 20-ft or 40-ft containers outfitted with bunks, climate control, and secure doors for use in remote oilfield environments.
- Inspection or Safety Stations: Deploy modified storage containers as safety brief stations or mobile inspection rooms to support compliance and team coordination in the field.
- Conference and Command Center Containers: Convert large shipping containers into mobile command centers for site meetings, emergency response coordination, or project planning at large-scale installations.
- Portable Container Restrooms: Deploy self-contained restroom units built into shipping containers, offering sanitary facilities with plumbing, sinks, and lighting for crews working far from permanent infrastructure.