CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore will deliver a major contract covering the transport and installation of mooring systems and floating LNG units in Argentina.
Awarded by Southern Energy S.A. (SESA), the project involves the installation of soft-yoke (SSY) mooring systems and the hook-up of the Hilli Episeyo and MKII FLNG vessels in the Golfo San Matías. The wider development is backed by a consortium including YPF, Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía, Harbour Energy and Golar LNG.
The companies will deliver the project through an integrated model covering engineering, transport, offshore installation and hook-up. Jumbo Offshore will handle transport and installation of the SSY systems, while CoreMarine will execute diving, construction and final hook-up activities.
The offshore campaign will include complex simultaneous operations such as heavy lifting, piling, riser installation and saturation diving, supported by multiple vessels and specialist assets.
“Projects like this are at the top end of offshore construction complexity,” said Ben Fitzgerald, CEO of CoreMarine. “Our objective is not just to deliver two FLNG installations, but to support long-term capability in the region.”
Brian Boutkan, Commercial Director at Jumbo Offshore, added: “This award reflects the strength of our collaboration, combining transport and installation expertise with offshore engineering capabilities.”
Installation of the Hilli Episeyo is scheduled for 2027, followed by the MKII FLNG in 2028, representing the first use of SSY technology in Argentine waters and a significant milestone for the country’s offshore energy sector.
