BP commissions Trinidad offshore compression platform FEED
April 24, 2017
BP Trinidad and Tobago has contracted Fluor Corp. to perform the front-end engineering and design for the Cassia compression project offshore eastern Trinidad and Tobago.
The work scope includes the design of a new offshore gas compression platform, new connecting bridge, and modifications to the existing Cassia hub. The platform will compress gas produced from the existingCassia platforms.
FEED activities are expected to be completed in 2017 with first gas expected in 2020. The undisclosed contract value was booked in 1Q.
John Harrower, executive director of offshore operations for Fluor, said: “As the project advances, Fluor will use its integrated solution model to support the project.
“Benefits of this model include an improved design through fabrication and maintenance team engagement in the design process, reduced costs through the global sourcing of major equipment and improved execution through Fluor and Stork’s extensive in-country experience and use of local resources.”
