Chevron Australia has let a subsea installation contract to TechnipFMC for the second development phase within the Gorgon area offshore western Australia in 250-1,340 m of water. The development phase aims to upgrade the project’s existing subsea facilities to ensure production is maintained for future gas supply.
The contract covers the project management and engineering, transportation, installation, and precommissioning of umbilicals and flying leads as well as manifolds. The award also includes fabrication, transportation, installation, and testing of rigid spools.
Chevron-operated Gorgon is a joint venture of the Australian subsidiaries of Chevron with 47.3% interest, ExxonMobil Corp. 25%, Royal Dutch Shell 25%, Osaka Gas 1.25%, Tokyo Gas 1%, and JERA 0.417%.
