Saipem wins Gulf of Mexico installation contracts

A major contractor has awarded Saipem America a contract for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and jumper metrology work on the East Block field in the Gulf of Mexico.

Apr 24th, 2009

Offshore staff

HOUSTON -- A major contractor has awarded Saipem America a contract for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and jumper metrology work on the East Block field in the Gulf of Mexico. The project, which will use the newbuild HOS Mystique, is estimated to start in early May and take approximately 45 days.

The company has also been awarded a contract for the Don Larsen/Drysdale No. 2 project in the deepwater GoM. The project includes the offshore installation of the jumpers, subsea distribution unit (SDU), flying leads, and relocation of the Drysdale step-out umbilical for the Don Larsen well (EB 598 No. 2) and Drysdale No. 2 well (EB 599 No. 4).

04/24/2009

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