Egypt Deepwater Gas Project Replaces Steel Flowline with TCP Pipe

Strohm has secured its first offshore Egypt contract, supplying a thermoplastic composite pipe flowline for a West Delta Deep Marine gas project operated by Burullus Gas Co.

(P&GJ) — Strohm has secured its first contract in Egypt, supplying a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) flowline for a West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) gas project operated by Burullus Gas Co., a joint venture involving EGAS, Shell and Petronas.

The project includes a 2,000-meter carbon fiber-reinforced TCP flowline designed for pressures up to 5,000 psi. The line will replace an existing steel flowline in waters approaching 600 meters deep offshore Egypt. Oceaneering International will handle installation using a horizontal lay method that allows the project to be completed with a multi-purpose vessel rather than specialized pipelay equipment.

Strohm said the project marks the first use of this type of TCP flowline solution in the region. The company said the lightweight, corrosion-resistant pipe technology can reduce installation complexity and lower overall project costs compared with conventional steel systems.

Norman Lentsch, Strohm’s business development manager for Africa, said the contract represents the company’s entry into the Egyptian market and reflects growing industry interest in composite pipe technology for offshore developments. Oceaneering Senior Vice President Chris Dyer said the company plans to leverage its experience with flexible product installations to support efficient project execution offshore Egypt.