McDermott wins Aramco contract

expat network

McDermott wins Aramco contract

Construction and engineering company McDermott Middle East has wins initial work contract by Saudi Aramco for a key power supply system replacement for the offshore Marjan field.

Work is expected to be executed through the fourth quarter of 2016 and will be included in McDermott’s first quarter 2015 backlog.

The overall brownfield project comprises integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation (EPCI) and replacement of the decks of two existing tie-in platforms, as well as the removal and salvage of existing gas turbine generators, and the installation of two new 115kV subsea power and communication cables.

The initial scope of work awarded on Tuesday, comprises the engineering, procurement, fabrication and load-out of the platforms and cable.

“McDermott’s continuing relationship with Saudi Aramco and our commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is reflected in this project award, as well as our ability to provide integrated services and an efficient technical solution within an active production field,” said Tom Mackie, McDermott vice president, Middle East.

“We approach facility modifications with safety and our client’s production in mind, using the latest technology, a full suite of design disciplines and proprietary McDermott processes to minimize operational interruption.”

Engineering is expected to be carried out by McDermott’s specialist teams in Dubai; Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; and Chennai, India.

The two new electrical decks are scheduled to be fabricated at the Dubai-based fabrication facility.

Source: Arabian Oil & Gas

More info: http://tinyurl.com/kbt7766

Moving Abroad Checklist

Initial Considerations

Will your partner be travelling with you?

If so, what will they be giving up in your present home and will they be able to continue with their career in your new home? You will need to check whether a separate visa is required for your partner to work or if your visa gives that right. If they are unable to work you will need to decide on the effect on your finances and what alternatives are available to give a fulfilling life (home business, training, voluntary work).

Are you taking family with you?

Moving with family raises many exciting opportunities, but also can create challenges. The HSBC Expat Explorer survey indicates that expat kids can take six months to settle in to their new country (see article). Getting young or even older children to prepare to move and leave their friends and family behind can be a challenge and should be thought through.

The options for education is another area that needs to be thought through.

Moving your child to a new country with a different education system can be a great opportunity to broaden their experience, but if they are close to key exams the timing can make this inadvisable. If you do take your family with you, it is important to decide between joining the local school system or choosing an international school.

Where will you be living?

Whether you will be living in a house or apartment, furnished or unfurnished, these decisions will affect what you need to take with you. The time you are planning to live overseas will also affect whether you should leave your property at home empty, rent it out or sell it. See the article Sell, Store or Ship.