Seatrium awarded FPU contract for bp’s Kaskida development in Gulf of Mexico

Seatrium Limited has signed a contract with BP Exploration and Production Inc (bp) to perform engineering, procurement, construction and onshore commissioning (EPC) work for the Kaskida Floating Production Unit (FPU) project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

The Kaskida project is a greenfield development located approximately 250 miles southwest of New Orleans, in the Keathley Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico. Comprising a single topside module supported by a four-column semi-submersible hull, the Kaskida FPU is supported by subsea production wells located in a water depth of approximately 6,000 feet. The Kaskida FPU has a capacity to produce 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day from six wells in the first phase of development.

The topsides for Kaskida will be integrated and lifted to the hull using Seatrium’s game-changing Goliath twin cranes with a combined lifting capacity of 30,000 tonnes. Seatrium is well-recognized for its industry-leading approach in assembling topsides safely and efficiently at ground level. This method supports optimal readiness, thereby reducing safety risks during assembling topsides and enhancing overall project efficiency.

Mr William Gu, Executive Vice President, Energy (International) of Seatrium, said, “We would like to thank bp for entrusting Seatrium with this milestone project and look forward to establishing a long-term relationship with bp. We are fully committed to successfully executing the project and delivering the Kaskida FPU safely and on time, marking our fourth successful FPU project for the region.

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