EnerMech, Heerema support offshore activity in T&T

Aberdeen-headquartered integrated solutions specialist EnerMech has secured a contract from Subsea7 to provide pipeline and subsea pre-commissioning services for the Ginger development in Trinidad and ...

Aberdeen-headquartered integrated solutions specialist EnerMech has secured a contract from Subsea7 to provide pipeline and subsea pre-commissioning services for the Ginger development in Trinidad and Tobago.

The contract covers the testing and preparation of the project’s offshore infrastructure ahead of operation, including pipeline and subsea testing, flushing, hydrotesting, water filling, leak testing and commissioning support.

EnerMech said it would execute the work using its established presence in Trinidad and Tobago, local personnel and equipment already positioned in the Caribbean.

The company said this approach would support efficient project delivery while maximising local participation.

Charles “Chuck” Davison Jr, EnerMech’s chief executive officer, said integrated pre-commissioning and commissioning services were increasingly important as offshore developments became more complex.

“The ability to provide integrated pre-commissioning and commissioning services is critical to maintaining schedules, reducing interfaces and supporting successful project delivery,” Davison said.

Darrel Sookdeo, EnerMech’s vice-president for the Caribbean, said the company’s local presence provided advantages in delivering projects of this scale.

“By combining local knowledge and experienced personnel with equipment already available within the region, we can support our customers with a responsive and efficient delivery model,” Sookdeo said.

He said the contract demonstrated the capabilities EnerMech had developed in Trinidad and Tobago and its commitment to local content.

The work will support the installation and commissioning phases of the Ginger development’s subsea production system.

EnerMech said the award strengthened its relationship with Subsea7 and expanded its portfolio of pipeline and subsea pre-commissioning projects across the Americas.

Separately, the heavy-lift vessel Sleipnir, operated by Netherlands-based Heerema Marine Contractors, has begun an offshore installation campaign in Trinidad and Tobago involving two platform jackets and topsides for separate energy operators.

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago said the vessel had started offshore operations on the first platform and would carry out both installation campaigns consecutively.

The overall campaign is expected to be completed around the beginning of November.