A joint venture between Ramboll Oil & Gas and Semco Maritime has been rewarded an EPC contract for the provision of onshore and offshore services at Hess Denmark’s platforms in the Danish North Sea. Under a comprehensive framework agreement, Ramboll and Semco Maritime will provide end-to-end services covering engineering, procurement, quality assurances and offshore manpower as well as handle the full responsibility for construction projects at the Hess platforms located in the South Arne field.
The two Danish-based engineering companies have worked for Hess Denmark on the South Arne complex for several years. After 3 years of heavy field development activities, Hess has started oil production from 2 new platforms and 11 new wells. The joint venture partnership between Ramboll and Semco Maritime will include coordination and problem solving in close cooperation. For Hess Denmark, the contract will entail smooth coordination and effective working procedures. Therefore, offshore installation of equipment fabricated onshore can be timed with other ongoing work at South Arne. As a result, production shutdowns can be kept at a minimum.
The contract is also of strategic importance for the city of Esbjerg as it will create approximately 100 jobs in Esbjerg on a yearly basis. The contract duration is initially for five years with an optional five-year extension period.
