Recently, Swiss offshore contractor Allseas announced on social media that it has been awarded the contract to install a new export pipeline that will significantly increase oil transportation capacity, flexibility and efficiency in the central Gulf of America.
For more than three decades, Allseas has been the contractor of choice for complex offshore installation projects in the region, supporting energy companies in safely and reliably releasing vital resources. This latest award further highlights our role in delivering large-scale strategic energy infrastructure in the Gulf region.
The contract, awarded by pipeline operator Shell Pipeline LP on behalf of Amberjack Pipeline Company LLC, a joint venture between Shell Pipeline and Chevron Pipeline, covers the installation of 19 kilometers, 24 kilometers extending from Shell’s Green Canyon 19 (GC-19) platform to the Louisiana coast inches Roman pipes. The pipeline will add significant capacity to Shell’s extensive Gulf of Mexico pipeline network.
Allseas’ scope includes engineering, procurement, and installation of pipelines. Our self-locating anchor barge, Sandpiper, will perform the inshore section in 2027, followed by the dynamic positioning pipe-laying vessel Solitaire in 2028 for the deep-water section.
The Rome Pipeline is part of a broader strategy to expand and modernize Gulf of Mexico export infrastructure, which builds on projects such as the Amberjack Debottleneck project executed by Allseas in 2016. To date, Allseas has securely installed approximately 8,000 kilometers of pipelines in the Gulf, forming an important submarine artery that keeps energy flowing ashore.
“We are proud to once again be entrusted with the delivery of a strategic deep-water pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Frank Kluwen, General Manager of Allseas USA. “This award showcases Allseas’ expertise, track record, and ability to execute complex projects safely and efficiently.”