Strohm enters Egypt market with flowline contract

Leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer Strohm has won a contract to supply a 2,000m flowline for one of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) projects offshore Egypt

The project is operated by Burullus Gas Company, a joint venture between EGAS, Shell and Petronas.

It represents Strohm’s first contract in Egypt as well as being the first use of this type of TCP solution in the region, according to the company.

The carbon fibre and PA12 polymer TCP flowline has a design pressure of 5,000psi and is qualified to DNV-ST-F119 standard. It will be installed by Oceaneering International at water depths of almost 600m, replacing an existing steel flowline. It will be installed using the highly flexible and cost effective horizontal lay method, enabling the use of a multi-purpose vessel and avoiding the need for specialised installation vessels

TCP is a strong, non-corrosive, spoolable, lightweight technology which is delivered in long lengths, resulting in a significant reduction of transportation and installation costs. it is installed using small vessels or subsea pallets, significantly reducing CO2 emissions, and is also 100% recyclable.

Norman Lentsch, Strohm’s business development manager for Africa, said, “This contract marks an important milestone for us as we enter the Egyptian market for the first time. We are proud to work with Oceaneering International and Burullus Gas Company as we support the region’s growing energy infrastructure needs with our high-quality flowline solutions.”

“Our entry into the local market underscores the confidence operators have in our TCP products, our extensive track record and our ability to deliver consistent quality and performance. We look forward to demonstrating Strohm’s commitment to safety and excellence.”

Chris Dyer, senior vice president at Oceaneering’s Offshore Project Group, added, “At Oceaneering, we have extensive experience installing flexible products, including TCP. By leveraging our umbilical product installation capabilities to support TCP installations, we can maximise our assets globally and streamline project execution, providing tangible benefits to the end user in overall project cost and schedule."