DeNovo Energy Limited (DeNovo) announced that the company has awarded the contract for the construction, installation, and commissioning of its Zandolie Platform in Block 1 (a) to local construction company, United Engineering Services Limited (UESL).
The Zandolie field development builds off the existing infrastructure for DeNovo’s first production field, Iguana, which has enabled a more compact topside structure. The modular platform benefits from a number of innovations to earlier designs making it lighter and more efficient. Consistent with DeNovo’s ambition towards net zero emissions the Zandolie platform will be a totally Unmanned Minimum Facility which will be 100% fully powered by wind and solar energy. The space saving achieved by the elimination of full power generation equipment or fuel storage in favour of a conductor, also minimises the use of steel in the design.
These progressive adaptations have also created opportunity for in-country fabrication and maximum engagement of local services for upstream development through the Zandolie project.
Local Contractor UESL was chosen through a competitive bidding process. The company has a proven track record of delivery in Trinidad & Tobago and other Caribbean territories. UESL has also successfully completed major projects for a wide range of industries including Fertiliser, Methanol, Urea, Cement, Sugar, Oil, Production, Oil Refining and the Manufacturing industries.
DeNovo’s Managing Director, Bryan Ramsumair stated: “Zandolie demonstrates DeNovo’s commitment to a greener and more local energy future. The choice of a local contractor is in line with our continued focus on increasing local content, and further proof of our intent to deepen and widen the participation of local service providers in delivering the company’s growth objectives. I am confident that the selection of UESL will further emphasise the wealth of in country capabilities to safely and efficiently deliver offshore projects of this unique nature.”
The Zandolie platform will be a single well, conductor supported platform with a nameplate capacity of 40 MMSCFD. DeNovo estimates that it will deliver first gas from the Zandolie development within the first half of 2022.
UESL Managing Director, Idris Saqui commented: “We are pleased to bring our capabilities to the Zandolie Project. DeNovo’s vote of confidence in UESL’s capabilities is predicated by our history for reliable and efficient services and underpinned by our sterling safety record over three and a half decades. DeNovo must be applauded for its confidence in the philosophy of local content participation. This clearly emphasises the vault of skills in our country. In these very challenging times UESL is particularly focussed on preservation of life and livelihood. This applies not just to how we work but to the commitment of our skilled and dedicated employees. UESL like DeNovo, is proud to be a T&T ambassador in the corporate world.”