Fossil Energy – Saipem
Saipem, in consortium with BOS Shelf LLC and BOS Shelf International FZCO, has been awarded three new offshore contracts for the Shah Deniz Compression project operated by bp in Azerbaijan.
The overall value of the contracts is approximately 700 million USD and Saipem’s share amounts to 600 million USD.
Saipem’s scope of work encompasses the Transportation and Installation (T&I) of a new 19,000-ton compression platform in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea, as well as the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) of approximately 26 km of offshore pipelines to connect the new compression platform to the existing facilities, and all major permanent subsea works.
The main vessels employed for offshore operations will be the Khankendi, a state-of-the-art subsea construction vessel owned by the Shah Deniz consortium, and the pipelay barge Israfil Huseynov.
Both vessels will be managed and operated by Saipem for the project’s execution. Utilizing local naval assets and collaborating with Azerbaijani partners demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the country’s skills and technologies, as well as contributing to local content.
The contracts will be executed under the existing framework agreement in force between the parties, as announced on July 12, 2024.
The offshore activities are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026, with completion targeted for 2029.
