EnerMech, based in Aberdeen, has signed a pipeline pre-commissioning services contract with Chevron, the U.S.-based energy giant, for gas development off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. This contract includes the preparation of approximately 19 kilometers of hard production pipeline that connects the Aseng gas field to existing offshore infrastructure.
Contract Details
This project includes pre-operational engineering and project management along with specialized pipeline pre-commissioning services. According to Nuno de Souza, Senior Vice President of Energy and Infrastructure Solutions and Industrial Solutions at EnerMech, pre-commissioning activities are a critical phase in preparing pipeline infrastructure for operations, requiring careful planning, technical expertise, and precise execution.
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Collaboration with Chevron
Based on its extensive experience in providing similar services globally, EnerMech will work closely with Chevron to ensure that the pipeline system is prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational requirements for the next phase of the project. The company will manage the project from its base in Houston.
Charles “Chuck” Davison, CEO of EnerMech, stated that this contract expands the collaboration with Chevron in the field of pipelines and subsea, enhancing the value of the company’s specialized teams throughout the asset lifecycle.
Final Investment Decision
Chevron announced the final investment decision (FID) for the Aseng gas development project last April, specifying that Subsea7 is responsible for the subsea installation. This decision was made following thorough assessments and market research and reflects Chevron's commitment to investing in the region.
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