The Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25,000 tonnes. Average peak production is estimated to reach approximately 100,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has won a contract from Shell Offshore to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico.. Other than the Whale and Vito FPUs, Sembcorp Marine’s project track record in the Gulf of Mexico includes previous deliveries of eight semi-submersible drilling rigs and one semi-submersible hull. Contact our editorial team via email. SINGAPORE – Shell Offshore Inc. has contracted Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Currently, Sembcorp is building Shell Vito FPU at its Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore. Ltd. to build and integrate the topsides and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico.. Sembcorp Marine has been picked by Shell to build the floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the US Gulf of Mexico. The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. Each service offer is intended to put the company’s technology and business firmly on the […], Trio wraps up joint development projects for LNG bunkering, Carnival to cut emissions with Shell’s carbon-neutral marine lubricants, Sembcorp Marine to build FPU for Shell’s Whale field in Gulf of Mexico, final investment decision for the full Whale project. Sembcorp also noted the contract award precedes a FID for the full Whale project, which Shell anticipates making in 2020. Like the Vito FPU, the entire Whale FPU topside will be integrated and commissioned on ground level at Tuas Boulevard Yard to minimise work-at-height risks for the workers. SINGAPORE – Sembcorp Marine retains a workload of new fixed and floating production platforms, although COVID-19 has led to delays in execution and completion of some projects.. Other than the Whale and Vito FPUs, Sembcorp Marine’s project track record in the Gulf of Mexico includes previous deliveries of eight semi-submersible drilling rigs and one semi-submersible hull. In April 2018 Shell took the final investment decision to develop the Vito deep-water project in the US Gulf of Mexico. Unlimited web access from just £12.50 per month. The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. Shell Offshore Inc. (“Shell”) today announced one of its largest U.S. Gulf of Mexico exploration finds in the past decade from the Whale deep-water well. Maybe a nice photo? William Gu, Sembcorp Marine Head of Rigs and Floaters, said: “We are very grateful to Shell for recognising our yard capabilities and entrusting us with the Whale FPU project, which comes after our successful bid for the Shell Vito FPU last year.”. The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. Slated for completion in 2022, it will operate in the Alaminos Canyon Block 772. “With our state-of-the-art 30,000-tonne cranes at Tuas Boulevard Yard, we can assemble the Whale FPU topside into a mega-block and combine it with the hull efficiently in one single lift,” Gu said. Vito is a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for which Shell in April made a Final Investment Decision , with the break-even price estimated to be less than $35 per barrel. Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Ltd has won a contract by Shell to construct and integrate the hull, topsides and living quarters of the Vito semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU). Something went wrong - please try again later. The completed FPU topside will then be raised and attached to a 51-metre tall hull, using a pair of gantry cranes that can lift up to 30,000 tonnes. Sembcorp Marine Secures FPU Construction and Integration Contract for Shell’s Whale Field Development in Gulf of Mexico. The Whale project is operated by Shell (60%) and co-owned by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (40%). The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. Slated for completion in 2022, it will operate in the Alaminos Canyon Block 772. November 1, 2019, by Offshore Energy Today. Vito will be Shell’s 11th deep-water project in the area. Shell owns 60 percent of the Whale well with Chevron holding the remaining 40 percent. Whale FPU will take advantage of synergies from ongoing Shell Vito FPU project secured last year. The company plans to leverage synergies from this ongoing project for the Whale FPU. Shell in October 2019 signed a deal with Singapore's Sembcorp Marine to build and integrate the topside and hull of a FPU for the Whale field. The Whale field will be developed through a semi-submersible floating production unit (FPU). Whale field FPU contract : Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has bagged a contract from Shell Offshore to construct and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field located in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, which is expected to be made next year by Shell. The Vito FPU is currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore. Slated for completion in 2022, it will operate in the Alaminos Canyon Block 772. Shell-Offshore News: Sembcorp To Build Whale FPU, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge Announces Interim Manager, Shell Makes Big Deepwater Oil Discovery In Gulf Of Mexico, It's located next to Shell's Silvertip field, which is one of the fields where the Perdido platform operates. A final investment decision (FID) on the Whale field development is likely to be made in 2020 by Shell. the start of the Whale FPU’s construction phase. The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. In May 2019, Sembcorp Marine won a construction and integration contract from Shell for the Vito semi-submersible FPU. Like the Vito FPU, the entire Whale FPU topside will be integrated and commissioned on ground level at Tuas Boulevard Yard in order to minimise work-at-height risks for the workers. “We are very grateful to Shell for recognizing our yard capabilities and entrusting us with the Whale FPU project, which comes after our successful bid for the Shell Vito FPU last year,” Sembcorp Marine Head of Rigs & Floaters William Gu said. Shell, the operator of the Whale project, holds 60 per cent in the field, while Chevron holds the remaining 40 per cent. Sembcorp Marine wins Whale field FPU contract for Shell’s GoM project Posted on November 4, 2019 By oilandgasnews365 reporter Upstream oil and gas news Whale field FPU contract : Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has bagged a contract from Shell Offshore to construct and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field located in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Ltd. has won a contract from Shell Offshore Inc. to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico. Shell, the operator of the Whale project, holds 60% in the field, while Chevron holds the remaining 40%. Offshore staff. Sembcorp Marine secures FPU construction and integration contract for Shell’s Whale field development in Gulf of Mexico Whale FPU will take advantage of synergies from ongoing Shell Vito FPU project secured last year Topside and hull will be delivered in 2022 from Tuas Boulevard Yard as a Biden cancellation of Keystone XL Pipeline prompts TC Energy to slash 1,000 Jobs, UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin, Fresh investment of £1.6m secured at Deep Casing Tools, Chevron awards Subsea 7 contract for Angola Sanha Lean platform, ‘We can win this’: Scottish firms urged to go for $100m CCS prize from Elon Musk, Dana hands KenzFigee five-year North Sea maintenance deal, Iran says it’s reviving oil output to pre-sanctions levels, Zennor goes ‘carbon neutral’ ahead of first gas from flagship North Sea field, Schlumberger reflects on ‘exceptional year’ of resilience after suffering losses of $11bn in 2020. Image courtesy of Sembcorp Marine. The Singapore-based construction firm said the agreement preceded a final investment decision for Whale, expected to be made next year by the Anglo-Dutch major. Sembcorp Marine to build FPU for Shell’s Whale field in Gulf of Mexico. The Whale FPU project will leverage significant synergies from the Vito FPU, which is under construction at the shipyard. Spotted a typo? Other than the Whale and Vito FPUs, Sembcorp Marine’s project track record in the GoM includes previous deliveries of eight semi-submersible drilling rigs and one semi-submersible hull. Also, if you’re interested in showcasing your company, product or technology on Offshore Energy Today, please contact us via our advertising form where you can also see our media kit. Ltd. has won a contract from Shell Offshore Inc. to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico. Sembcorp Marine has been picked by Shell to build the floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the US Gulf of Mexico. Shell has awarded a contract to Sembcorp Marine to build and integrate the hull and topside of a semi for the Whale field in the US Gulf of Mexico.The Whale semi comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25,000 tonnes. SINGAPORE -Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has won a contract from Shell Offshore to build and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico. The FPU is being made for Shell’s Whale field development, with the agreement coming ahead of a final investment decision to be made next year by Shell for the full project. SEMBCORP Marine Rigs & Floaters has won a contract from Shell Offshore to build and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico. Have something more to add to the story? Sembcorp Marine said on Friday that it paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. The well encountered more than 1,400 net feet (427 meters) of oil bearing pay. The contract will precede a final investment decision for the Whale project, which is scheduled next year. It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. © Energy Voice 2021. The completed FPU topside will then be raised and attached to a 51-metre tall hull, using a pair of gantry cranes that can lift up to 30,000 tonnes. It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. The agreement precedes a final investment decision (FID) for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. The final investment decision on the Whale field development is expected to be reached in 2021. Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has won a contract from Shell to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico. Sembcorp said it would take advantage of synergies from the on-going construction of the FPU for Shell’s Vito field in the GoM. please contact us via our advertising form where you can also see our media kit. It gives us a lot of confidence knowing that this project will enjoy significant synergies from the established processes and experience gleaned from the ongoing Vito FPU project.” Sembcorp Marine and Shell Whale staff Like the Vito FPU, the entire Whale FPU … The Whale FPU construction and integration project is not expected to have a material impact on the net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of Sembcorp Marine for the year ending Dec. 31, 2019. Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Chevron says Whale continues in the FEED stage and the companies are leveraging standardised designs and best practices from other deepwater projects to enhance returns. Shell Offshore has awarded a contract to Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters to build and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico. Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Business & Finance. Siccar, the operator of the project, blamed the decision on "the unprecedented worldwide macroeconomic dislocation resulting from Covid-19." Contractors involved Shell Offshore contracted Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters to construct and integrate the topside and hull, in November 2019. Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has won a contract from Shell to build and integrate the topside and hull of a Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico. Offshore staff. It was discovered in the Alaminos Canyon Block 772, adjacent to the Shell-operated Silvertip field and approximately 10-miles from the Shell-operated Perdido platform. UK oil firm Siccar Point Energy is, with its partner Shell, delaying the planned sanction for the Cambo offshore project to 2021. Register here for the Energy Voice daily newsletter, bringing you key news and insight from across the global energy landscape. All Rights Reserved. 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