Franklin Offshore, a provider of rigging and mooring equipment solutions and support to the energy industry, recently announced that its subsidiary, CFE Engineers Asia Pte. Ltd (CFE Engineers), has successfully completed the fabrication and load-out of 12 suction piles for Chevron’s US$4 billion Jansz-Io compression project offshore Western Australia.
Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering), an active player in the offshore market, contracted Franklin Offshore for the fabrication project.
In early 2022, Chevron awarded Hanwha Ocean a contract worth approximately US$545 million for the construction of the field control station for the Jansz-Io Compression Project.
The massive suction piles, essential for the development of the project’s field control station (FCS), were delivered on schedule and to the highest safety standards, underscoring CFE Engineers’ commitment to excellence and reliability.
Each of the 12 suction piles, fabricated in Singapore, weighed approximately 375 tonnes, totalling nearly 4,500 tonnes.
Franklin Offshore’s NEXUS High Performance Synthetic Sling capabilities were used to lift these massive piles, making them some of the heaviest ever manufactured.
The suction piles are a critical component of the FSC, which is a cornerstone of plans to leverage enhanced production from the Jansz-Io field.
CFE Engineers is renowned for its expertise in suction pile fabrication and has successfully delivered over 100 customised suction piles for clients in the energy sector.
The company’s experience and track record in providing innovative engineering solutions position it well to adapt and excel in emerging sectors, such as offshore wind farms.
“As the suction pile specialist to the international energy industry, we were honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to fabricate and deliver these impressive structures which will play such an important part in supporting the Jansz-Io compression project and enhancing Australia’s energy provision,” said Stephen Wong, Managing Director of CFE Engineers.
Edmund Chan, COO & Director of Franklin Offshore, added: “The Jansz-Io compression project aims to extend the operational life of the Jansz-Io field.
“The addition of the new field control station and the associated mooring system, including the suction piles fabricated by CFE Engineers, will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.
“Successfully fabricating and delivering these mammoth structures highlights the remarkable technical and engineering expertise available from our people at CFE Engineers.”
