Indonesia: Hallin Marine Completes SURF Project in Natuna Gas Field

Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, has completed a SURF (subsea infrastructure, umbilicals, risers and flowlines) project at the Natuna gas field in the Greater Sarawak Basin. Valued at approximately US$ 3 million, the project centred on the deployment of Hallin’s DP2 SOV Ullswater to lay new underwater umbilicals.

The schedule also included replacement and abandonment of existing system components as well as installation of new infrastructure.

“Completed in partnership with a major Indonesian contractor, the Natuna gas field project involves engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning,” details Rik Zwinkels, Managing Director of Hallin’s Singapore East Division. “Ullswater‘s advanced technical facilities, including saturation diving equipment and in-house built CROVs, were put to full use. The scope of this SURF contract also includes project management and engineering.

“We were chosen both for our proven skills as a complete subsea services provider and our experience in the region. Hallin has the resources and manpower to provide full offshore and onshore support on flexible basis with the additional advantage of being a one-stop supplier.

“Hallin has proved over the years its ability to complete even the most challenge commissions effectively, safely, on-time and on-budget. This is particularly well demonstrated by the many clients who have come back to us for work on additional projects.”

The Ullswater is now enroute to her next offshore project, for another Indonesian oil company.

Fully equipped for wellhead servicing, inspection and construction diving and remotely-operated vehicle support, the 78 metre long by 20.4 metre wide Ullswater incorporates a 15-man saturation diving system capable of operating at 200 metres depth plus a three-man moonpool-launched diving bell. The DP2 vessel has a 22 metre diameter helideck for fast transfer of crew and operating staff. Up to 120 personnel can be accommodated onboard.

Discovered in 1970 by Agip (Italy), the Natuna gas field is located approximately 1,100 kilometres north of Jakarta. It is the largest gas field in southeast Asia. Estimated recoverable reserves total around 46 trillion cubic feet.

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Press Release, October 31, 2012