F.lli Righini, a leading supplier of packages for O&G naval and marine industry, is proud to announce the acquisition of a topic and strategic project, awarded directly by a major operator in the Caspian.

The contract details, which will significantly enhance Righini’s presence on the market of the umblical handling systems, are as follows:

• Client: BP Exploration (Shah Deniz)
• Country: Azerbaijan
• Project: Shah Deniz Phase 2 – Caspian Sea
• Subject: No.4 umbilical handling and lay packages

The F.lli Righini SOW includes design, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing and site supervision for:

• No. 1 umbilical laying package to be installed on subsea construction vessel, composed of a 1,200t carousel, spooling Tower c/w 5t tensioner, HLS c/w 50t tensioner, EPU, HPU and control unit
• No. 2 umbilical transportation packages to be installed on barges, each one composed of a 1,100t carousel, spooling tower c/w 5t tensioner, diesel power generator, EPU, HPU and control unit
• No. 1 onshore umbilical storage package, composed of a 3,500t carousel, loading tower with articulated loading arm and 5t tensioner, diesel power generator, umbilical roller tracks, 90° slack accumulators, 7t tensioner, EPU, HPU and control unit

Highlighting its skills in design and manufacturing of mooring systems, riser pull-in systems, hydraulic friction clamps, pipe tensioners, pipe handling systems, umbilical handling systems and davit cranes, F.lli Righini takes the opportunity to thank BP for the confidence in awarding the contract.