The move towards a more robust energy infrastructure in Southeast Asia adds a new chapter with the award to Fugro of a key contract for the deepwater gas deepwater gas project in the South Andaman block, led by Mubadala Energy. This partnership positions both companies at the center of a highly technical subsea operation offshore Indonesia.
Gas development in Indonesia: the Tangkulo field
The contract covers advanced soil investigation services, which will be decisive for the design and execution of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) phases. For this purpose, Fugro will use its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) together with the Seafloor Drill 2 drilling robot, tools that will enable the collection of critical geospatial data from the seabed.
The information gathered will serve as the basis for developing the Tangkulo field, composed of subsea wells connected to a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. From this, the processed gas will be transported through a dedicated pipeline to onshore facilities in the Indonesian province of Aceh.
A key step for regional energy security
Shalu Shajahan, regional director of Fugro Asia Pacific, noted that the project reflects the company’s ability to execute complex geological risk studies in demanding offshore environments. The accuracy of the data obtained will help minimize risks and optimize decisions at a crucial stage of development.
Operations will be deployed from Indonesian support vessels, strengthening local participation in the value chain. In addition, the exported gas will feed the national energy grid, reinforcing security of supply for the region.
Source and photo: Fugro