The Swiss company Allseas has been selected to execute a strategic contract for the installation of a subsea pipeline in the central Gulf of Mexico. This new export pipeline, known as the Rome pipeline, aims to strengthen the infrastructure for the transportation of crude oil. crude oil transportation infrastructure to the Louisiana coast, increasing the capacity and efficiency of the current system.
Project promoted by Shell and Chevron
The award was made by Shell Pipeline Company LP, on behalf of Amberjack Pipeline Company LLC, a joint venture with Chevron Pipe Line Company.
The scope of the contract covers the design, supply and installation of a 24-inch diameter, 150-kilometer pipeline that will connect the GC-19 (Green Canyon 19) platform to the U.S. coast.
Subsea pipeline and Allseas technical deployment
Allseas will deploy two of its main vessels to carry out this operation: the anchor barge Sandpiper will handle the inshore leg in 2027 and the dynamic positioning vessel Solitaire will execute the deepwater leg in 2028.
This combination makes it possible to address variable marine environment conditions with operational efficiency and specialized technical control.
Consolidation of a critical transportation network
The Rome pipeline is part of a strategy to expand the subsea infrastructure network in the region. It ties in with the 2016 Amberjack Debottleneck project, also executed by Allseas, and responds to the need to strengthen the continuous flow of hydrocarbons from deepwater fields to onshore facilities.
With more than 8,000 kilometers of pipelines installed in the Gulf of Mexico, Allseas reaffirms its position as a key contractor in complex subsea works. The company has been recognized for its ability to execute large-scale projects that demand high standards of safety, quality and compliance in demanding offshore environments.
Source and photo: Allseas
