Shell Taps Morrison for Major Oil Infrastructure Project at Port Fourchon, Louisiana
Morrison has begun construction on a new Shell oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction in Louisiana, a key Gulf hub for offshore pipeline systems. The project will enhance oil transport capacity and regional infrastructure reliability.
(P&GJ) — Morrison has been awarded a contract by Shell Pipeline Co. to construct a new elevated oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction, a key infrastructure hub south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
The project aims to boost regional flow capacity and improve system reliability for several offshore oil pipeline networks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the agreement, Morrison will oversee all aspects of execution, including project management, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, site work, and logistics. The scope also includes prefabrication of about 500 tons of modular components at Morrison’s Houma and Harvey, Louisiana facilities, as well as instrumentation and electrical integration, sub-foundation construction, selective demolition, and interconnecting piping installation.
“Fourchon Junction is a critical infrastructure hub in the Gulf of America energy network, and Morrison recognizes the significance of this project,” said Ches Morrison, director of construction at Morrison. “We are honored to support this strategic project.”
The project is expected to create local employment opportunities across multiple skilled trades and support services. Construction is already underway, with completion anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.