EnerMech lands pre-commissioning contract for Salamanca FPU in U.S. Gulf
EnerMech has secured a significant contract from LLOG Exploration Co. for pre-commissioning services at the Salamanca Platform in the Gulf of America/Gulf of Mexico.听
This contract includes hydrotesting and nitrogen dewatering of three 8鈥 infield flowlines, one 16鈥 oil export pipeline and one 10鈥 gas export pipeline.听 The award follows a previous contract in for topside pre-commissioning services which EnerMech secured in 2024.
The Salamanca Floating Production Unit (FPU) will operate at a depth of approximately 6,400 feet of water with production from the Leon and Castille fields. With an initial production capacity of 60,000 bopd and 40 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, this project is poised to make a substantial contribution to the U.S.鈥 energy sector.
鈥淭he Salamanca project is an important one for the future of the country鈥檚 energy sector, and we are proud to have been chosen to work on what is a vital piece of infrastructure," said Charles 鈥楥huck鈥 Davison Jr., EnerMech CEO. 鈥淭o secure a second contract on the development is a strong reflection of the capabilities and expertise of our team in the region and I鈥檇 like to give kudos to听Brennon Fitzgerald听for their leadership and guidance.鈥
Notably, the FPU is a refurbished structure, previously the decommissioned Independence Hub production facility.
鈥淭his project represents a key opportunity for EnerMech and is further evidence of the organization鈥檚 dedication to advancing environmentally responsible solutions in the energy industry," said Frazer Thomson, SVP Energy Solutions. 鈥淲e look forward to providing LLOG Exploration Co. with efficient and thorough pre-commissioning services befitting of the initiative鈥檚 scale.鈥
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