The First Steel Cutting Ceremony Marks the Start of Tangguh UCC Project Construction

The First Steel Cutting ceremony took place at Saipem’s Karimun fabrication yard, signaling the official commencement of construction activities for the Tangguh UCC project, awarded by bp Indonesia.

The ceremony was a momentous occasion attended by representatives of the client, local and national government officials, and key members of Saipem’s management team. It was a celebration of a significant milestone in the development of the Tangguh UCC project.

About the Tangguh UCC Project

The Tangguh UCC project, situated in Papua Barat province, Indonesia, is a crucial national project that encompasses the development of the Ubadari gas field. The project aims to enhance gas acquisition through carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, along with onshore compression. It is anticipated to unlock approximately 3 trillion cubic feet of additional natural gas resources from the Ubadari offshore field.

Saipem’s scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of two wellhead platforms, a CO2 reinjection platform, and roughly 90 km of associated pipelines, cables, and tie-ins to existing brownfield facilities.

The Karimun Yard

The Karimun Yard, serving as Saipem’s strategic fabrication center in Southeast Asia, is the company’s largest facility worldwide and one of the largest in the Southeast Asian region. Spanning over 1.4 million square meters, including the marine base and docks, the yard employs over 5,000 individuals.