Dutch heavy lifting and transport provider Mammoet has performed jacking, load-out and float-over operations for a 19,600-tonne offshore platform topsides unit destined for BP’s project in the Caspian Sea, offshore Azerbaijan.

The construction of the 19,600-tonne topsides unit for the Azeri Central East (ACE) platform started in 2019 and was completed with safety achievements of over 21 million hours worked injury-free. The ACE topsides unit consists of oil and gas processing facilities, an integrated drilling rig, a gas compressor, and living quarters. The topsides unit was constructed by Azfen in the Bayil fabrication yard using local infrastructure and resources.