Subsea 7 wins work on Shell’s Sparta project

Subsea 7, a leader in offshore engineering and services, has been awarded a significant contract for Shell’s Sparta deepwater development in the Gulf of Mexico. This project will focus on the transportation and installation of a floating production system at Garden Banks block 959, situated off Louisiana’s southeastern coast at depths reaching 1,635 meters. While financial specifics remain undisclosed, estimates suggest the contract falls within the $50 million to $150 million range.

Project Overview and Timeline

Project management and engineering efforts for the Sparta development will commence immediately at Subsea 7’s Houston office. Offshore operations are slated to begin in 2027, with production expected to kick off in 2028. The Sparta project is poised to be a significant addition to Shell’s portfolio, marking its 15th deepwater host in the Gulf of Mexico. At peak production, the facility is anticipated to yield around 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, tapping into an estimated recoverable resource volume of 244 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe).

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Craig Broussard, Senior Vice President for Subsea 7 Gulf of Mexico, expressed pride in continuing the partnership with Shell, highlighting their successful collaboration on previous projects, including the recent Vito development. Shell holds a 51% operating stake in the Sparta project, with Equinor as a partner, owning the remaining 49%. The project will utilize designs from earlier developments, replicating approximately 95% of the Whale Floating Production Unit’s hull and 85% of its topsides, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its execution.