Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Turkish Petroleum OTC for the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development in Turkey, valued at approximately USD 1.5 billion.
Sakarya, the largest offshore natural gas discovery in Turkey, lies around 170 km off the coast of Filyos, Zonguldak. Phase 3 of the development will feature a dedicated floating production unit (FPU), supported by 27 wells in the Sakarya and Amasra fields, and linked via a new trunkline to the onshore processing facility in Filyos, on Turkey’s Black Sea coast.
Saipem’s scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of 8 rigid flowlines and a 24-inch Gas Export Pipeline (GEP), stretching approximately 183 km and reaching depths of up to 2,200 meters, connecting the offshore field to Filyos. The contract will run for about three years, with offshore operations scheduled for 2027 using Saipem’s Castorone pipelay vessel.
Saipem has already delivered the first phase of the Sakarya project, awarded in 2021, and is currently finalizing work on the second phase awarded in 2023. With this latest award, the company strengthens its footprint in Turkey and reinforces its role in a strategic initiative supporting the nation’s energy independence.
Source: Saipem