McDermott Awarded EPCI Subsea Tieback Contract from PEMEX for Ayatsil Pipelines
Wednesday 1 August 2018
- McDermott to install two rigid flowlines for PEMEX's Ayatsil field in offshore Mexico
- Award builds on McDermott's successful reputation in Mexico with PEMEX
- Solution supports client's goal of increased production, particularly heavy crude oil
McDermott International, Inc. announced a sizeable* contract award by PEMEX Exploración y Producción for subsea pipeline flowline installation in support of its Ayatsil field, located 50 miles northwest of Ciudad del Carmen in the Bay of Campeche offshore Mexico.
The scope of work includes design and detailed engineering, procurement, construction and installation of two subsea pipelines. The first line (L1) is a 24 inch diameter, approximately 1.9 miles (3.2 kilometers) length natural gas pipeline that will connect the PP-Ayatsil-C and PP-Ayatsil-A platforms. The second line (L10) is an 8 inch, approximately .9 of a mile (1.5 kilometers) in length oil pipeline that connects to the PP-Ayatsil-C platform.
McDermott's operating center in Mexico City will perform project management and engineering. Offshore installation is scheduled to be completed in early 2019.
The lump sum contract award is reflected in McDermott's second quarter 2018 backlog.
Located in the Bay of Campeche, the Ayatsil field is a heavy crude oil field and is PEMEX's largest discovery to date. Water depths in the area are approximately 375-400 feet (114-121 meters).
*McDermott defines a sizeable contract as between USD $1 million and USD $50 million.