(Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Dec.2024) — GATE Energy has been awarded the commissioning management and execution contract from Shell Offshore, Inc. for the Sparta semi-submersible project.
“The all-electric topside compression technology represents a significant step forward for sustainability in offshore operations, and we look forward to ensuring its successful commissioning,” GATE Energy President of Commissioning Mark Myhre said 9 Dec. 2024 in an official company statement.
Sparta’s design closely replicates the 100,000 barrel per day (b/d) Vito and Whale designs. GATE Energy has been instrumental in commissioning both Vito and Whale and looks to continue its close relationship with Shell with the commissioning of Sparta.
The project will be the first of Shell’s replicable projects to feature all-electric topside compression equipment that will significantly reduce carbon emissions from their own operations, according to GATE.
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By Steve Stewart reporting from Baton Rouge. © Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
