Shell Hires Helix Energy for Decommissioning Project of Oil Wells Located in Campos Basin

The Oil Company Intends to Continue Its Commitment to the Decommissioning of Wells in the Campos Basin. The Contract Between Shell and Helix Energy Provides for the Use of Cutting-Edge Technology to Ensure Greater Efficiency in the Project.

Shell Brasil, the oil and natural gas company, has just entered into a new and important contract for its operations in the country. This is an agreement with Helix Energy, which has recently been signed. The marine solutions company will provide the oil company with the Q7000 well intervention vessel. It will be responsible for the decommissioning project of these structures in the Campos Basin region, located in the Southeast of Brazil.

Decommissioning Project for Shell’s Oil Wells in the Campos Basin Will Feature Cutting-Edge Services from Helix Energy

Another contract of great relevance to the national oil and natural gas sector has just been signed. 

This time, Shell was looking to secure the best services for the development of its well decommissioning project in the Campos Basin region. 

To achieve this, it signed a contract with the marine and energy services provider Helix Energy, which will now be part of Shell’s campaign. 

The scope of work includes plug and abandonment services for subsea wells located in the Bijupira and Salema fields.

The oil company intends to commence the decommissioning process for the structures in the Campos Basin at the beginning of 2024. 

The contract with Helix Energy provides for the supply of services for up to 12 months, but it can be extended as needed by both parties. 

Helix Energy’s Q7000 Vessel Will Be Responsible for Shell’s Decommissioning Project in 2024

For the development of decommissioning operations for Shell’s wells in the Campos Basin in 2024, Helix Energy will provide the Q7000 vessel, based on a 10k Intervention Riser System (IRS) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

“This is another step forward in executing our strategic objectives, which includes contributing to the energy transition by providing the best decommissioning services in the category and global leaders. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Shell,” commented Helix’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Scotty Sparks.

The Q7000 vessel has the capability to perform operational interventions in wells from 85 to 3000 meters of water depth, due to its DP3 systems and IRS. 

It also has an open deck plan and triaxial configuration and can perform a variety of production enhancement operations, including well cleanout and field development support.

Finally, Helix Energy’s vessel has suspension systems, pipeline removal, and tree recovery systems, essential for the development of well decommissioning operations. 

Thus, it will be responsible for bringing more efficiency, safety, and quality to the decommissioning project of Shell’s structures in the Campos Basin over the coming years. 

Learn More About Helix Energy

Helix Energy Solutions is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialized services for the offshore energy sector, focusing on well intervention operations and robotics.

It has a historical success as a full-field decommissioning contractor, and we believe that regulatory pressure for plug and abandonment (“P&A”) and the transition to renewable energy will facilitate the continued growth of the decommissioning portfolio.