On October 16, 2024, in Vung Tau City, Murphy Cuu Long Bac Company (MCB) and PTSC Marine Mechanical Services Co., Ltd. (PTSC M&C) solemnly held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Lac Da Vang - A central processing platform, part of the Lac Da Vang Project. MCB is a subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corporation, a leading US oil and gas exploration and production company.
The ceremony was attended by senior leaders from Murphy Oil Corporation (USA); partners of the Project Block including Vietnam Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP), SK Earthon; representatives of the US Consulate, Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Corporation ( PTSC ), MCB, PTSC M&C; as well as subcontractors and project teams from both sides. The first development phase of the Golden Camel Project (Phase 1A) includes a central processing platform (Golden Camel – A), which functions to process crude oil to meet export standards, then transfer it to a fuel storage vessel (FSO) for storage via an intra-field pipeline system.
The groundbreaking ceremony is a significant milestone for the Project, marking the construction phase for the Lac Da Vang – A central processing platform. Following the completion of onshore construction, the Lac Da Vang – A central processing platform is expected to be installed offshore in Q3 2026, in Block 15-1/05 of the Cuu Long Basin on the southeastern continental shelf of Vietnam, approximately 120 km east of Vung Tau City. PTSC M&C is the EPCIC General Contractor, responsible for the detailed design, procurement, construction, transportation, installation, connection, and commissioning of the Lac Da Vang – A central processing platform under the contract signed with MCB on May 31, 2024. The Lac Da Vang – A central processing platform includes a superstructure with two modules and a flare stack weighing a total of over 6,000 tons, along with a foundation and piles weighing over 4,500 tons.
Golden Camel is Murphy's first project developed in Vietnam, and also the first collaboration between Murphy and PTSC M&C. The EPCIC General Contractor contract for the Golden Camel – A project not only further affirms PTSC M&C's leading position in general contractor services for offshore oil and gas projects in Vietnam, but also demonstrates PTSC M&C's ability to meet the stringent technical requirements of international investors. Roger Jenkins, General Director of Murphy Oil Corporation, shared: “We are very excited to welcome today's event and are thrilled by the significance it brings to our partnership with Vietnam National Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP) and SK Earthon in our pursuit of first oil production. We will continue to work closely with PTSC M&C to implement the project safely, efficiently, and successfully complete this important energy infrastructure project.”
Mr. To Ngoc Tu, Director of PTSC M&C, stated: “Today is a special day, marking an important beginning for the project. The Golden Camel project is not only Murphy Oil's first project in Vietnam, but also the first collaborative project between Murphy Oil and PTSC M&C. For PTSC M&C, this project is also a new step forward in our goal of perfecting and developing design capabilities for central processing platforms. This is not only important for the development of Vietnamese engineers but also demonstrates the determination of PTSC M&C's leadership in the strategy of perfecting EPCI general contractor capabilities, contributing to enhancing PTSC M&C's competitiveness and expanding into the regional market.”
Le Kim Khai
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