Saipem has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) contract by TotalEnergies’ Subsidiary in Suriname for subsea development of the GranMorgu project, located in Block 58 oil and gas field offshore Suriname.

The GranMorgu project is set to span five years with an anticipated first oil production in 2028, marking the first major subsea development in Suriname, said Saipem.

The project, valued at $1.9 billion, aims to enhance production capabilities in the central area of the block through a network of subsea wells connected to a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.

Saipem’s scope of work includes the EPCI of approximately 100 km of 10 to 12 subsea production flowlines, 90 km of 8 to 12 water and gas injection lines, and the transportation and installation of flexible risers, umbilicals, and associated structures across water depths ranging from 100 to 1,100 meters.

To ensure efficient installation, Saipem will utilize a combination of S-Lay and J-Lay vessels during the offshore campaign, scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Moreover, Saipem will cooperate with TechnipFMC, which is responsible for the Subsea Production System (SPS) and flexible risers and umbilical equipment packages. This follows their cooperation in 2021 for subsea projects, including integrated SURF-SPS developments.