Thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) specialist Strohm has won a significant contract to provide four large-bore TCP jumpers for a deep-water gas development offshore Malaysia, marking a new milestone in the use of non-metallic pipe systems for subsea applications in the region.
The award was made through local partner Dynamic Ocean Sdn Bhd (DOSB), which holds the licence to operate on Strohm’s behalf in Malaysia.
The infrastructure will support gas production at water depths of up to 1,500 metres for a South East Asian operator.
DOSB Business Development director Jackie Ling highlighted the strategic significance of introducing TCP jumpers to Malaysian waters.
“We are proud to collaborate with Strohm in introducing this groundbreaking TCP technology to the Malaysian deep-water sector.
“The deployment of carbon-fibre PA12 TCP jumpers represents a significant step toward delivering safer, more sustainable and cost-effective subsea solutions.
“We believe this innovative approach has the potential to shape the future of offshore developments for Malaysian operators and fields, reinforcing our commitment to supporting technological advancement and driving long-term value for the local energy industry.”
The TCP jumpers, which have internal diameters exceeding seven inches, are designed for reliability under extreme conditions.
Made from carbon fibre reinforced polyamide 12 (CF/PA12), they offer strong resistance to corrosion and fatigue.
One of their key technical advantages is their ability to withstand collapse in vacuum scenarios, a critical feature for deep-water hydrocarbon production systems.
According to Strohm, the jumpers will be manufactured in its Netherlands facility, where they will be terminated, pressure tested, and spooled onto subsea deployment pallets before delivery. Final shipment to Malaysia is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
Fabienne Ellington, Strohm’s Vice President for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, said the contract demonstrates growing confidence in TCP technologies.
“This contract reflects the continued confidence our clients place in us to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions suitable for challenging and demanding environments.
“Designing and delivering jumpers of this diameter for deep-water installation represents an engineering milestone and this award validates our expertise and our client’s trust in our technical capabilities and execution track record.”
Strohm’s TCP technology is fully qualified to the DNV-ST-F119 standard and is engineered for pressures of up to 10,000 pounds per square inch.
The company notes that in addition to technical resilience, the jumpers contribute to lowering both installation costs and carbon emissions.
Their lightweight, corrosion-free properties enable operators to rely on smaller vessels and subsea pallets for installation compared to conventional steel solutions.
The deployment of TCP jumpers in Malaysia underscores a broader industry shift toward composite pipe technologies in offshore developments.
With fields moving to deeper and more challenging environments, operators are looking to take advantage of pipes that not only promise operational reliability but can also contribute to sustainability goals by cutting emissions.
For Malaysia, the project is seen as a strategic step in adopting innovative subsea infrastructure while supporting local industry participation through DOSB’s role.
Analysts view this contract as a demonstration of how technology partnerships between international suppliers and regional operators can accelerate the integration of next-generation subsea systems.
As the offshore energy sector focuses increasingly on efficiency and long-term resilience, Strohm’s latest contract reinforces the growing relevance of thermoplastic composite pipes in one of Asia’s most promising deep-water markets.