Operators let contract to Saipem in Saudi Arabia, West Africa

Saudi Aramco let an EPCI contract to Saipem for offshore work encompassing the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of a 36-in. carbon steel pipeline onto the existing network around the Ju’aymah area and brownfield services at the associated offshore platform. The award is part of the long-term agreement in force until 2021.

Eni Angola SPA let a contract to Saipem in West Africa for Cabaça and Agogo Early Phase 1 developments. The scope of work includes the EPCI of risers, production flowlines, jumpers, and the installation of a Subsea Production System (SPS) in water depths of 400-600 m to be carried out by Saipem vessels FDS and Saipem 3000.

In Equatorial Guinea, Noble Energy Inc. has contracted Saipem for the offshore installation of a 70-km gas pipeline connecting the Alen Platform to Punta Europa, Bioko Island (OGJ Online, Apr. 2, 2019).

Additional minor contract awards are for decommissioning of existing infrastructures in Thistle field in the North Sea to be executed by the Saipem 7000, and two additional offshore transportation and installation contracts in the Middle East and the Gulf of Mexico.

Together, the total value the contracts is over $500 million, Saipem said in a release.