McDermott wins contract to decommission 27 platforms in Qatar
McDermott
has been awarded Qatar’s inaugural offshore decommissioning contract by QatarEnergy, marking a
significant milestone in the nation’s energy sector. The project involves the
systematic retirement of 27 aging offshore platforms, along with associated
subsea infrastructure including pipelines and cables, across the Al-Karkara,
Idd El-Shargi, and Maydan Mahzam fields.
Under the agreement, McDermott will develop a
comprehensive technical and commercial framework and conduct detailed
techno-economic studies to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally
responsible decommissioning of these assets. The U.S.-based engineering firm
brings decades of global expertise, building on its experience in offshore
decommissioning and LNG projects, such as the Monkey Island LNG export facility
in Louisiana.
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Mike Sutherland, Senior Vice President, Offshore Middle East at McDermott, highlighted the significance of the project:
"As Qatar’s first offshore
decommissioning initiative and given the scale of assets involved, this award
represents an exciting milestone for McDermott, QatarEnergy, and the State of
Qatar. We are uniquely positioned to deliver a framework that will set industry
benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility."
Neli Gunnion, Qatar Country Head and Vice
President of Operations, added:
"Having installed the majority of
Qatar’s offshore assets, McDermott is proud to continue its long-standing
partnership with QatarEnergy, providing innovative, lifecycle-focused energy
solutions."
Definition engineering will commence
immediately from McDermott’s Doha office. The project is expected to have a
significant economic impact, allowing Qatar to repurpose offshore fields for
future energy developments while establishing national standards for
decommissioning efforts in the region.
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Project Factsheet:
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Project: Qatar Offshore Decommissioning Initiative
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Client: QatarEnergy
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Contractor: McDermott (USA)
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Scope: Decommissioning definition engineering
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Assets: 27 offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, and
cables
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Execution Base: McDermott Doha office
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Key Deliverables:
o Technical and commercial decommissioning framework
o Techno-economic studies
o Safe, systematic asset retirement
o Environmental and regulatory compliance planning
This landmark project positions Qatar as a
regional leader in offshore decommissioning and underscores McDermott’s role as
a trusted partner in the country’s energy infrastructure lifecycle.
Source: Construction Review