By signing a decommissioning definition engineering contract from QatarEnergy, a Houston-based company from the United States called McDermott will be facilitating the State of Qatar's inaugural offshore decommissioning initiative.
Services will include the development of a comprehensive technical and commercial framework followed by detailed techno-economic studies before the safe initiation of systematic retirement and removal of 27 aging offshore platforms. This will be covering a vast network of subsea infrastructure—including subsea cables and pipelines—located in the Al-Karkara, Idd El-Shargi and Maydan Mahzam fields.
With definition engineering set to start from its Doha base, McDermott's Senior Vice President representing Offshore Middle East, Mike Sutherland, said, "As the first decommissioning project of its kind in the country, and given the scale of assets to be retired, this award represents a significant milestone and an exciting new chapter for McDermott, QatarEnergy and the State of Qatar...We are uniquely positioned to deliver a landmark framework that will set new industry benchmarks and establish best-in-class standards for future decommissioning efforts in the region and beyond."
"McDermott has installed the majority of Qatar's offshore assets," added Neil Gunnion, Qatar Country Head and Vice President, Operations. "We are proud to apply decades of experience to continue delivering innovative, lifecycle-focused energy solutions through our long-standing, trusted partnership with QatarEnergy."
While originally from the United States, McDermott's global client base has not only earned it deep knowledge and expertise on offshore assets and their strategic decommissioning but also efficient project delivery with minimal operational risk and maximum environmental responsibility. The company leverages its years of understanding of the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) phases for a smooth transition from decommissioning definition engineering to execution.
