EnerMech secures 5-yr inspection, cranes maintenance contract with INPEX

EnerMech has been awarded a 5-yr onshore and offshore inspection services, lifting equipment and crane maintenance contract by INPEX Operations Australia to support INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG.

Ichthys LNG is ranked amongst the most significant energy developments in the world. The Ichthys Field is located about 220 kilometers offshore Western Australia and 820 kilometers southwest of Darwin covering an area of around 800 km2 in water averaging depths of around 250 m. Gas and condensate from the Ichthys Field are exported to onshore facilities for processing near Darwin via an 890-kilometer pipeline.

Starting in May, EnerMech will project manage and deliver campaigns consisting of the supply of lifting and rigging equipment, testing, certification and the provision of 24-hour crane maintenance and technical support.

EnerMech’s cranes & lifting division has strengthened its core team of specialist engineers, maintenance technicians, offshore inspectors and support staff with a local Darwin recruitment campaign underway to support Ichthys LNG work requirements. It has also invested in new equipment and tooling containers. 

EnerMech has 26 locations worldwide, including eight in Australia. It launched its Perth office in 2009 and has expanded across the country to provide a full complement of its mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and inspection services to a wide range of industries. It has been active in Darwin for the past 12 years, supporting clients including INPEX and major operators.

This is its second contract direct with INPEX. In December 2020, EnerMech won a 5-yr contract to support Ichthys LNG Phase 2 through the supply of nitrogen and specialized pressure testing services. 

EnerMech’s regional director for APAC Garry Ford, said "This five-year contract with INPEX represents a significant expansion of EnerMech’s cranes and lifting operations in Australia. As a globally recognized center of engineering excellence, this work further demonstrates our multi-disciplinary and agile capabilities, integral across our existing portfolio with other major organizations in the country."

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