McDermott has come out to announce the safe and successful completion of engineering, procurement, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for TotalEnergies’ Begonia field development. Located in Block 17/06, approximately 150 kilometers off the coast of Angola, Begonia marks McDermott’s first subsea project in the African country.
Awarded 3 years ago, the project followed the company’s integrated execution model, drawing on its global engineering and procurement expertise, increasing onshore fabrication capabilities in Luanda and offshore installation supported by its versatile marine fleet.
McDermott’s Amazon vessel alone installed over forty kilometres of rigid pipelines, while its North Ocean 102 vessel wrapped up the project’s subsea umbilical scope.
Reacting, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities, Mahesh Swaminathan, stated that the development reiterates the value Amazon offers its operations.
According to him, the milestone also highlights the strength of McDermott’s collaboration with TotalEnergies, while emphasizing the commitment of its local teams and partners in Angola.
“This milestone reflects the strength of our integrated subsea capabilities, executed seamlessly from engineering through offshore installation.
It reinforces the strategic value the Amazon brings to our operations, especially in markets where deepwater infrastructure plays a vital role in advancing energy security.
This outcome also speaks to the strength of our partnership with TotalEnergies, the commitment of our local teams and partners in Angola, as well as the strategic importance of West Africa in our portfolio,” he said.
The Begonia development consists of 5 subsea wells tied back to the existing Pazflor floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Block 17.
First oil was achieved in July 2024, with the new infrastructure expected to add approximately 30,000 barrels of oil daily to Pazflor’s existing production capacity.
