Morrison, a U.S.-based energy services company, has secured a major contract from Shell Pipeline Company LP to build a new oil infrastructure facility at Fourchon Junction, south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The project aims to improve regional crude transport capacity, increase flow reliability, and optimise operations across several high-volume offshore pipelines.
A strategic investment in the Gulf network
The elevated oil metering facility is part of a broader infrastructure investment plan in the Gulf of Mexico’s energy corridor. This logistical hub plays a central role in transferring offshore crude production to onshore terminals. By reinforcing this connection, Shell strengthens a critical axis in U.S. energy trade.
The contract awarded to Morrison includes full project management, planning, subcontractor oversight, and logistical coordination. The company will lead on-site construction, structural assembly, and the technical and operational integration of new systems.
Industrial phase supported in Louisiana
Modules totalling approximately 500 tonnes will be prefabricated at Morrison’s port facilities in Houma and Harvey, Louisiana. The scope of work includes electrical and instrumentation (I&E) integration, construction of sub-foundations for the elevated platform, selective demolition of existing infrastructure, and full commissioning of the site.
The company expects the project to support regional demand for skilled labour, generating local economic benefits. According to Shell’s schedule, the new facility is set to be operational in the third quarter of 2026.
