TotalEnergies has awarded Tenaris a contract to supply casing and tubing and Rig Direct® services for the GranMorgu project, located about 150 kilometers off the coast of Suriname. In addition, Saipem, which secured an EPCI contract by TotalEnergies, has selected Tenaris to provide the seamless line pipe and thermal insulation coatings package for the project.
With first oil expected in 2028, GranMorgu represents Suriname’s first major offshore development and an important opportunity for the local economy. Under the project, TotalEnergies and its partners aim to produce 220,000 bopd in the central area of Block 58 through shallow and deepwater wells connected to a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
Tenaris will supply approximately 47,000 tons of casing and tubing with TenarisHydril Blue® and Wedge™ Series connections, as well as 13 Chrome steel grades. The supply will include proprietary Dopeless® technology, which enhances safety and improves efficiency in offshore operations by using a mill-installed coating that reduces handling and preparation for storage and running operations at the rig and in the field.
Under the Rig Direct® model, the contract also includes services such as demand planning, pipe management, preparation of pipe, and the handling of surplus tubulars and returns. Tenaris will serve these operations from a yard that it has leased in Suriname.
“We are proud to support TotalEnergies and Suriname in the development of this new frontier. This award reflects the value we can bring through integrating our product technologies with specialized services and our presence in Suriname,” says Andrea Bassetti, Tenaris President for the Andean region.
The contract for line pipe and coating includes the provision of 37,000 tons (190 km) of coated carbon steel seamless pipes for subsea production flowlines and for water and gas injection lines. These pipelines will be installed at water depths of up to 1,100 m, utilizing advanced S-Lay and J-Lay vessels to ensure optimal deployment.
Leveraging Tenaris’s global manufacturing network, the production of line pipe and the application of anticorrosion coating and thermal insulation for the GranMorgu project will be carried out at the company’s facilities in Italy and Mexico. The project will be supplied under the One Line® service model, which integrates project management to streamline processes and ensure adaptability to changes throughout the project’s duration.
“We are delighted that our customers have recognized the value created through the integration of Shawcor’s coatings and expertise within the Tenaris portfolio, contributing to the award of this important contract. The GrandMorgu project will leverage our comprehensive One Line® package, fully integrating the supply of line pipe and coatings. This will play a key role in advancing the development of one of the region’s most promising deepwater basins,” says Tenaris President in Europe, Michele Della Briotta.
