Helix Will Provide a Riser-Based Well Intervention Ship, Partnering with Subsea and Schlumberger for Project Management and Engineering
Helix Energy Solutions Group secured a decommissioning contract for a field from Trident Energy in Brazil. The project is located in Pampo and Enchova, in the Campos Basin. The 12-month contract between Helix Energy and Trident Energy is set to commence in late 2022, with the client having several extension options.
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Helix will provide a riser-based well intervention vessel, Siem Helix 1 or Siem Helix 2, a 10k Intervention Riser System, project management and engineering services, and, together with Helix’s Subsea Services Alliance partner, Schlumberger, fully integrated plug and abandonment services.
Scotty Sparks, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Helix, stated: “We are pleased that Helix has received this large decommissioning contract. This is another step forward in executing our strategic objectives, which include diversifying our customer base in the region while continuing to provide the best global category leading decommissioning services. We look forward to developing our relationship with Trident Energy.”
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“Our platform-free well intervention services offer a lower cost and less greenhouse gas-intensive solution for decommissioning offshore wells compared to platform alternatives,” said Daniel Stuart, Chief Operating Officer of Helix Brazil. “We believe that the delivery of this decommissioning project will support future growth in the region and lead to additional opportunities.”
Trident Energy Entered Brazil’s Offshore in 2020 with the Acquisition of Petrobras’ Shallow Water Clusters Pampo and Enchova
Trident Energy entered Brazil’s offshore with the acquisition of Petrobras’ shallow water clusters Pampo and Enchova in 2020 (OGJ Online, July 16, 2020).
The company owns and operates four platforms in the Campos Basin – PPM1 in the Pampo cluster, and PCE-1, P-65, and P-08 in the Enchova cluster. The fields are located at water depths of 85-780 m.
The Pampo comprises four concessions: Badejo, Pampo, Linguado, and Trilha. Enchova includes six concessions: Bicudo, Bonito, Enchova, Enchova Oeste, Marimbá, and Piraúna.
Trident Energy’s operations in Brazil are part of a global organization supported by Warburg Pincus, with a stated focus on operating and redeveloping mid-life oil and gas assets.

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