McDermott wraps up installation and commissioning project for PTTEP in Kikeh gas field off Malaysia

McDermott International has safely and successfully completed transportation, installation, and commissioning activities for the Kikeh subsea gas lift project, which was awarded by PTTEP Sabah Oil (PTTEP) in the first quarter of 2024.

The project, executed by McDermott's Kuala Lumpur-based team, in water depths of approximately 1,400 meters, progressed on a fast-track schedule. It involved the replacement of an existing gas lift riser, and the installation of a new dynamic riser section, flowline, and two thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers.

McDermott said rigorous safety protocols, readiness planning, robust engineering, and procurement efforts ensured effective vessel mobilisation and completion of the offshore scope of work in under eight months.

Kikeh is a producing field, located approximately 120 kilometres northwest of Labuan Island, offshore Sabah, East Malaysia. It came on-stream in 2009 and was one of the largest deepwater developments in Malaysia at the time.

The work completed by McDermott includes upgrades essential to maintaining gas delivery to the subsea production system tied back the Kikeh floating production storage and offloading vessel.