en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italian energy services company Saipem has commenced initial operations on the GranMorgu project offshore Suriname, with its multi-purpose construction vessel Normand Navigator arriving at the commercial terminal of Jules Sedney Port in Paramaribo.

The vessel has completed berthing and preparations to initiate preliminary activities for the project. Located in Block 58, approximately 150 kilometers offshore, the GranMorgu project is scheduled to commence production in 2028.

The project is operated by TotalEnergies, holding a 40% interest, with partners APA Corporation also holding 40% and Staatsolie holding 20%.

Saipem was awarded the subsea umbilical, riser, and flowline (SURF) contract for the project in 2024. The scope of work encompasses engineering, procurement, supply, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up assistance in water depths ranging from 100 meters to 1,100 meters.

To execute offshore operations, Saipem will deploy multiple vessels with S-lay and J-lay capabilities for pipeline installation.

To support the execution of the SURF contract, Saipem is constructing two offshore support bases in Paramaribo. The company has established a logistics hub at the commercial terminal of Jules Sedney Port, covering an area of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 square meters, for receiving, handling, and storing pipes, equipment, and containers before loading them onto support vessels. The second hub, the DORDT offshore support base, will be used for receiving, storing, and managing heavy subsea structures and manifolds.

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