Ramps Logistics has been awarded a fully integrated contract with Tullow Oil for its upcoming drilling campaign in Block 47, Suriname. The company stated that the contract covers logistics and shorebased operations between Trinidad and Suriname.
Ramps will support these drilling operations through shorebase provision and management in both Suriname and Trinidad, inclusive of warehousing, pipe yards, berthing, lifting equipment and labour.
Additionally, Ramps will provide marine agency, customs clearance, immigration and personnel logistics and a host of third party services (through local service providers), which includes CCUs, fuel, sling provision, taxis and apartments.
Ramps will support Tullow’s drilling operations Goliathberg-Voltzberg North Well, expected to be started in Q1 2021.
The Stena Forth Drillship will be used during this drilling campaign by Tullow in Suriname.
Stena Forth Drillship is a harsh environment, dynamically positioned DP Class 3 drillship capable of drilling in water depths up to 10,000’ using 18 3⁄4” – 15,000 psi Cameron TL BOP and Cameron Load King Riser.
Javed Razack, Head, Energy Segment, Ramps Logistics said, “Guyana and Suriname will be the base of our oil and gas business while we aim to continue growing regionally. Four years ago, our Guyana staff was similar to our Suriname staff size now. As exploration success continues in Suriname, we expect to be able to grow as well while working with the various operators and service companies.”
Razack added, “As in Guyana, where we have 300+ employees (100% locals), we want to be able to achieve similar local content participation as we grow in Suriname. We also see numerous opportunities for diversification within Ramps in Guyana and Suriname – for example, construction, eco-tourism, agriculture, renewable energy and other sectors are all poised for massive growth.” Razack said that Ramps has already been pursuing projects in some of these areas and will continue to do so.
Suriname and Guyana may be able to share ports, shorebases and other assets as their offshore development occurs.
Razack is optimistic about areas for collaboration between neighbouring Guyana and Suriname. He said, “There will also eventually be cross-border fields which will require both countries’ participation and already, there are discussions on improving transport between Guyana and Suriname via new roads and bridges.” “We are excited to see how all this unfolds”, he said.
