BP plc (NYSE: BP), a leading UK-based energy company, has enlisted American Bureau of Shipping ("ABS") for a range of services related to the floating production unit (FPU) for its Kaskida development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This marks BP's sixth-operated deepwater project in the region, located in a high-margin basin. ABS will provide classification and engineering verification services for the new semi-submersible FPU, a key component in BP's growing Gulf of Mexico portfolio.
ABS' Role in BP's Kaskida Development
ABS, known for its expertise in offshore exploration, will support the project with its engineering review, verification and inspection services. It will act as the certified verification agent for the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. ABS will also serve as the independent third-party verifier for high-pressure, high-temperature subsea equipment. Miguel Hernandez, ABS' senior vice president, highlighted its decades of experience in working with complex semisubmersible production platforms, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico.
In addition, it will collaborate with the United States Coast Guard to oversee the design, construction, installation and equipment for BP's Kaskida FPU.
Engineering for BP's Kaskida FPU Underway
BP has already engaged multiple firms for the engineering and design work on the FPU. Audubon Engineering is ...
