EnerMech contract work on the Whiptail offshore Guyana oilfield development

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EnerMech won a Saipem contract to provide subsea pre-commissioning services for the Whiptail oilfield development offshore Guyana in ExxonMobil Guyana’s Stabroek Block.
EnerMech contract work on the Whiptail offshore Guyana oilfield development
A What happened
EnerMech won a contract from Saipem for subsea pre-commissioning services at the Whiptail oilfield development offshore Guyana. The work includes flooding, cleaning and hydro-testing subsea risers and flowlines, plus umbilical monitoring and post-installation testing using an offshore construction vessel and the FPSO. Whiptail is expected to add about 250,000 barrels per day of capacity by the end of 2027, and ExxonMobil took a final investment decision in April 2024.
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Key insights

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    EnerMech expansion plans in Guyana: EnerMech is initiating plans to set up a new facility in Georgetown and is procuring remote flooding units and subsea test pumps to support faster equipment mobilisation for future projects.

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    Whiptail production target: Whiptail is expected to add around 250,000 barrels per day of capacity by the end of 2027.

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    Saipem’s role at Whiptail: Saipem was awarded an ExxonMobil Guyana contract in late 2023 to deliver design, fabrication and installation of subsea structures, risers, flowlines and umbilicals for the Whiptail subsea production facility.

Takeaways

EnerMech secured its first Whiptail-field contract and will carry out subsea pre-commissioning work for the offshore Guyana development operated by ExxonMobil Guyana.

Topics

Climate & Environment Energy

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