Subsea7 has been selected by Shell to lead a key agreement in the development of the Kaikias Waterflood project, located approximately 210 kilometers offshore Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. This agreement strengthens Subsea7’s presence in the U.S. deepwater sector, cementing a long-standing strategic relationship with the energy supermajor.
A contract focused on complex subsea infrastructure
The agreement includes the transportation and installation of critical reservoir development components: an umbilical, riser and rigid flowline.
These structures will be deployed at depths of up to 1,650 meters, representing a logistical and technical challenge that Subsea7 will address from its engineering center in Houston, Texas.
Kaikias project progress until 2027
Project design and planning tasks will begin immediately. The offshore operations operations are scheduled to be executed in 2027, as part of Shell’s strategy to optimize production and extend the life of the Kaikias field through advanced water injection techniques.
Alliance consolidates leadership in the deep offshore sector
Craig Broussard, senior vice president of Subsea7 in the Gulf of MexicoCraig Broussard, senior vice president for the Gulf of Mexico, noted that this award not only strengthens the link with Shell, but also positions the company as a key provider of efficient solutions for complex offshore environments. Subsea7’s approach combines regional expertise with global capabilities in subsea design and installation.
This contract adds to other recent agreements that reflect Subsea7’s versatility, active in both oilfield projects and offshore wind energy initiatives in Europe.
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