Tampnet wins connectivity contracts for two deepwater Gulf developments
(WO) — Offshore communications provider Tampnet has secured contracts to deliver subsea fiber and 5G connectivity for two deepwater developments in the U.S. Gulf, supporting increased digitalization and remote operations across the region.
The projects, located in Keathley Canyon, will utilize Tampnet's high-capacity offshore communications network to enable real-time data transfer between offshore facilities and onshore operations centers. The infrastructure is designed to support applications including digital twins, remote visualization and data-driven operational monitoring.
Under the contracts, Tampnet will provide subsea optical fiber and offshore 5G connectivity to both developments, allowing operators to improve collaboration, planning and execution while reducing dependence on offshore vessel and helicopter support.
To support the new projects and growing demand across the Gulf, Tampnet announced plans to expand its regional network with approximately 400 km of additional subsea fiber infrastructure and roughly 10,000 km² of new offshore 4G and 5G coverage.
The expansion will increase Tampnet's Gulf network to more than 1,900 km of subsea fiber, connecting 24 offshore facilities by 2029. The company currently provides communications services to more than 100 offshore assets in the region, including production platforms, drilling rigs and support vessels.
The latest buildout also supports broader offshore development activity in the Gulf, including projects being advanced by Beacon Offshore Energy and LLOG Exploration.
“These developments demonstrate how digitalization and standardization can be used to reshape deepwater field execution,” said Elie Hanna, CEO of Tampnet. “Reliable, low-latency connectivity enables gains in safety, efficiency and cost performance while supporting the digital transformation of offshore energy operations.”
As operators continue to pursue increasingly data-intensive offshore projects, demand for high-capacity communications infrastructure is expected to grow alongside new deepwater developments and field expansion programs throughout the Gulf.
