CFE Engineers Asia completes milestone order for major Australian energy project

Franklin Offshore, the leading global integrated provider of rigging and mooring equipment solutions and support to the energy industry, announces its wholly-owned subsidiary CFE Engineers Asia Pte. Ltd (CFE Engineers) has successfully completed the fabrication and load-out of 12 gigantic suction piles for Chevron’s high-profile $4 billion Jansz-lo compression project offshore Western Australia.

Franklin Offshore was awarded the fabrication project for the 12 mooring suction piles by Hanwha Ocean (formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering), an active player in the offshore market. Chevron awarded Hanwha Ocean a contract in early 2022 for the construction of the field control station for the Jansz-Io Compression Project. The value of the contract awarded by Chevron to Hanwha Ocean was approximately $545 million.

Delivered on schedule and to the highest safety standards, the massive structures underscoring CFE Engineers’ commitment to excellence and reliability will play a pivotal role in advancing the development of the project’s field control station (FCS).

Fabricated in Singapore, each of the 12 suction piles weighed around 375 tonnes, totalling nearly 4,500 tonnes. These massive piles were lifted using Franklin Offshore's NEXUS High Performance Synthetic Sling capabilities, making them one of the heaviest ever manufactured. The impressive suction piles are a critical component of the FSC, a cornerstone of plans to leverage enhanced production from the Jansz-Io field.

CFE Engineers, internationally renowned for its expertise in suction pile fabrication, has successfully delivered over 100 customised suction piles for clients in the energy sector. Its deep experience in related fields and proven track record in providing innovative engineering solutions make it well-positioned to adapt and excel in emerging sectors, such as offshore wind farms.

Stephen Wong, Managing Director of CFE Engineers said: “As the suction pile specialist to the international energy industry, we were honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to fabricate and deliver these impressive structures which will play such an important part in supporting the Jansz-lo compression project and enhancing Australia’s energy provision.”

Edmund Chan, COO & Director of Franklin Offshore, said: “The Jansz-Io compression project aims to extend the operational life of the Jansz-Io field. The addition of the new field control station and the associated mooring system, including the suction piles fabricated by CFE Engineers, will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective. Successfully fabricating and delivering these mammoth structures highlights the remarkable technical and engineering expertise available from our people at CFE Engineers.”