Nexans Secures Subsea Umbilicals Contract for West African Gas Project
The Nexans subsea umbilicals contract strengthens the company’s role in offshore energy. Nexans (https://www.nexans.com) has secured an agreement with McDermott Marine Construction Limited (https://www.mcdermott.com). The deal covers about 100 km of subsea umbilicals and accessories for a West African project.
Nexans Subsea Umbilicals Contract Supports GTA Project
The contract supports the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) natural gas project, located about 120 km offshore between Mauritania and Senegal.
Nexans will handle engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing. In addition, the company will produce electrical cables and fiber optics at its Rognan, Norway facility. Meanwhile, its Halden plant will develop, assemble, and test the umbilicals.
Advanced Offshore Infrastructure and Capabilities
The GTA field operates at a water depth of 2,850 meters. Therefore, it requires advanced engineering and durable systems. The project will connect subsea infrastructure across 70 km to a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.
From there, gas will travel another 35 km to a nearshore LNG hub, where operators will process and load it onto carriers.
Strategic Role in Global Energy Projects
This project highlights Nexans’ strength in deepwater subsea solutions and offshore infrastructure. It also supports large-scale LNG developments, reinforcing the company’s position in global energy markets.
