Shell Offshore Inc. has let a services contract to Worley for the Sparta floating development in the Gulf of Mexico about 170 miles off the Louisiana coast.
The project incorporates Worley’s design for a lightweight floating production unit, previously deployed on two other Shell projects. Worley will provide engineering, design, procurement support, construction, and commissioning support for the FEED. Worley will also provide detailed design and follow-on phases for the project.
The services will be executed by Worley offices in Houston, Tex., and Metairie, La., with support from a global integrated delivery team in India, the service provider said.
Sparta is the renamed North Platte deepwater development project of which Shell became operator following its acquisition of 51% of Equinor’s interest. Equinor retained 49% interest (OGJ Online, June 29, 2022).
Sparta is progressing towards a final investment decision later in 2023.
