T&I
Jumbo Offshore has announced the completion of its transport and offshore installation scope for the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur (VMOS) project in Argentina.
The campaign supports the development of a major new oil export terminal near Punta Colorada, which will be connected to Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation by a 437 km pipeline.
Jumbo deployed its DP2 heavy-lift vessel Jumbo Javelin to transport two CALM buoys weighing 340 t each and two Pipeline End Manifolds (PLEMs) weighing up to 232 t.
The campaign began in Muscat, Oman, where the cargo was lifted on board by the Jumbo Javelin in a double-banking, ship-to-ship heavy-lift operation. Following loading and seafastening, the vessel sailed to Argentina via the Cape of Good Hope.
Upon arrival in Argentina, Jumbo carried out the offshore installation of both PLEMs at 40 m water depth using the vessel’s DP capabilities, alongside the successful discharge of both CALM buoys.
The VMOS marine terminal, located approximately 5–8 km offshore Punta Colorada, will facilitate the export of oil from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation to Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).
