Hallin awarded Tangguh LNG Subsea inspection contract

Energy services company Hallin Marine announced this week the award by the operator of the Tangguh LNG plant ? BP Berau Ltd of a contract for subsea inspection services at the natural gas field in Bintuni Bay, Papua Barat.

Scheduled to commence in May, the project will encompass inspection, repair and maintenance of BP Berau subsea infrastructure.

Rik Zwinkels, Managing Director of Hallin?s East Division said the company will be supplying the 67 metre dynamically-positioned offshore support vessel Penrith plus two remotely operated vehicles.

The 8,000 brake horse power Penrith is ABS classed and incorporates fire-fighting capability. The vessel is fitted with additional subsea intervention equipment, including a 20 tonne subsea crane and accommodation for 52 personnel.

The Tangguh gas field contains over 14.4 TCF of proven natural gas reserves, with potential reserves estimated at over 800 billion cubic metres. With a 37.16 per cent stake, BP is the largest member in a consortium of international companies developing the field. (romel)