Saipem wins North Sea decommissioning job from BP
MILAN -- Saipem Limited, a subsidiary of Saipem SpA, has been awarded a contract in the North Sea for the Saipem 7000 crane and pipelaying vessel.
Located in the UK sector of the North Sea, the project is an engineering, procurement, removal and disposal (EPRD) contract for the decommissioning of the topsides and jacket of BP’s Miller platform.
The Saipem 7000 is one of the most technologically advanced vessels in Saipem’s fleet. It is equipped with a DP system, has a 14,000-tonne lifting capacity, and is capable of laying subsea pipelines in ultra-deep waters.
The use of the Saipem 7000 for projects such as this eliminates the need for additional cargo barges and allows operations to be conducted in a much safer manner and in a less restrictive weather window.
