Sparrows Group to manufacture cranes for Qatargas’ North Field expansion20 February 2020

Sparrows Group, a provider of specialist equipment and integrated engineering services to the oil and gas, renewables and industrial sectors, has secured a contract to manufacture three cranes for Qatargas’ North Field expansion project.

Awarded through engineering firm McDermott International, the firm will deliver two of its EC750 cranes for installation on wellhead platforms, as well as an EC1000 crane for a riser platform. They are expected to be completed in Q4 of this year.

North Field is located offshore north-east Qatar peninsula. The expansion project includes the development of four new LNG trains and eight wellhead platforms, where 80 new wells will be drilled.

On delivery to Batam, Indonesia, where the platform topsides are currently being constructed, Sparrows will oversee installation and commissioning of the cranes. Once on-location in the North Field, Sparrows’ local team in Qatar will support the continued operation of the cranes. Spare parts will also be stored locally to ensure future maintenance work can be carried out efficiently.

Sparrows chief executive officer Stewart Mitchell says: “We have a strong presence in Qatar and our ability to provide ongoing support in-country for safety critical equipment was a key factor in us securing this project. The award is a testament to our experienced local workforce who continue to deliver operational excellence for our customers.

“The North Field expansion is a key project for the Middle East and will see LNG production capacity increase by 43% upon completion. We’re excited to be part of this key development in Qatar and look forward to working closely with Qatargas and McDermott.”

Adam Offord

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