Jumbo complete Van Gogh heavy lift project for Acergy

Jumbo complete Van Gogh heavy lift project for Acergy

The offshore installation contractor for the Van Gogh project, Acergy Australia pty ltd., contracted Jumbo to take care of the transportation of the DTM buoy from Singapore to the Exmouth gulf, delivering subsea equipment to the subsea installation vessel mv Toisa Proteus, and demobilizing equipment. First oil from the Van Gogh field is expected march 2009. Full text

GEV complete first subsea jumper spool re-work for CNR

2008.10.14 - Projects

Global Energy Ventures (“GEV”) have successfully completed the re-work of the first subsea spool under a contract with CNR International to modify 4 existing subsea jumper spools and construct a new one. This work scope is taking place in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire and delivery of the first spool was completed on schedule.

GEV have been responsible for managing the project and been able to draw upon considerable Group experience and resources coverin Project Management, Personnel supply (pipe fitters and hydrotesters), Complex lift management, Non-Destructive Testing, Hydrotesting and Pigging, Fabrication, Welding Inspection, Required Plant & Machinery

The completion of the first stage of this project underlines the company’s ability to complete large ticket construction projects on time, in a safety driven environment and on budget. In the harsh working environment that exists in West Africa this level of service and commitment to getting the job done is rarely encountered.

Global Energy Ventures Group of Companies combines resources based in Europe and West Africa to provide a wide range of oilfield services ranging from Inspection to bespoke construction.

More information about GEV on their web site www.globalenergyventures.com 




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