McDermott awarded contract for Manatee gas project in Trinidad and Tobago

McDermott has won an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract with Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited for the development of the Manatee gas field, strengthening its position in the offshore sector.

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McDermott has been selected by Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited to manage a crucial EPCI contract for the development of the Manatee gas field.
Located around 100 kilometers off the southeast coast of Trinidad and Tobago, this project is critical to the country’s future natural gas production.
The offshore platform, which will be designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned by McDermott, represents a central element of this initiative, aimed at strengthening the local energy infrastructure.
The contract also includes the laying of a 32-inch diameter subsea pipeline, linking the new platform to a gas processing facility.
This pipeline is a critical link in the natural gas transport chain, guaranteeing a continuous supply to Shell’s processing facilities.
The addition of a fiber optic cable, included in the scope of the project, ensures robust communications between the offshore and onshore infrastructures.

Impact on Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector

The development of the Manatee gas field is a major project designed to enhance Trinidad and Tobago’s energy self-sufficiency, while supporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export ambitions.
McDermott ‘s contribution to this project is part of a wider strategy to modernize and expand the country’s gas infrastructure capabilities.
The contract also underlines McDermott’s ability to deliver complex technical solutions in demanding offshore environments.
McDermott’s involvement in this strategic project demonstrates its mastery of the challenges associated with engineering and building complex subsea infrastructure.
The Manatee gas field, in particular, represents an important source of natural gas that will help secure the local energy supply, while supporting the growth of exports to international markets.

Outlook for McDermott and Shell

This contract with Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited illustrates the strength of the partnership between McDermott and Shell, based on successful project execution and mutual trust.
By participating in the development of the Manatee gas field, McDermott continues to demonstrate its expertise in managing offshore EPCI projects, while contributing to Trinidad and Tobago’s overall effort to increase its natural gas production.
The infrastructure put in place by McDermott is not limited to meeting the immediate needs of the project, but is part of a long-term vision of energy sustainability.
Modernizing and expanding energy infrastructure capacity is crucial to supporting the sector’s decarbonization objectives and ensuring a smooth energy transition.

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