McDermott has been awarded a contract for offshore decommissioning work in Western Australia by Woodside Energy.
Through this agreement, the global provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry has been awarded the full removal of the Stybarrow disconnectable turret mooring (DTM) buoy.
“This award not only demonstrates McDermott’s proven track record in undertaking deep-water projects of diverse scopes, but it also highlights the critical importance of decommissioning in the offshore industry,” McDermott’s senior vice president, subsea and floating facilities Mahesh Swaminathan said.
“With our seamless integration of engineering, fabrication, and offshore mobilisation expertise, we believe we are well-equipped to execute this project efficiently and responsibly, ensuring the safe recovery and removal of the Stybarrow DTM buoy.”
This is an inherent part of the decommissioning of the Stybarrow field located in the northwest Cape of Western Australia.
Under the scope of this engineering, procurement, and removal contract, McDermott will provide project management and engineering services for the recovery, transportation and offloading of the DTM buoy to a suitable onshore yard facility for dismantling and disposal.
McDermott’s Perth-based team will oversee project management, while engineering and fabrication support will be provided by the team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Batam, Indonesia.
The DTM buoy will be lifted and removed utilising McDermott’s DLV2000 vessel, ensuring safe and efficient operations throughout the decommissioning process.
In May 2023, Woodside awarded all major contracts for the decommissioning of subsea infrastructure at the Enfield, Griffin and Echo Yodel offshore Western Australian oil and gas fields.
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