MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC), Dragados Canada and Pennecon Ltd are pleased to announce that
their General Partnership (GP) has been awarded a construction
contract from Husky Energy as part of the company's West White Rose
Project in Newfoundland and
Labrador.
The GP will build a concrete gravity structure (CGS) for a fixed
drilling platform. The CGS, with an overall height of 145m and base
diameter of 122m, will require 76,000m3 of concrete in
its construction, which will take place in a purpose built dry dock
from 2017 to 2021. Once completed and installed in the White Rose
field, the CGS will support a topside module to enable drilling and
oil extraction 350km away from the coast of Newfoundland in the Atlantic Ocean.
"We are honoured to be part of such a significant project and
are especially pleased to be using our infrastructure skills in the
oil and gas industry," said Ian L.
Edwards, Infrastructure President, SNC-Lavalin. "Not only
are we going to comply with the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Benefits Plan but we
truly enjoy working in the province and are excited about the
opportunities our contract brings for the province's workers and
suppliers," said Edwards.
As part of this GP, SNC-Lavalin and Dragados Canada each hold
40% of the shares, while local company Pennecon Ltd is a 20%
partner.
"Dragados Canada is proud to collaborate with its partners and
with Husky Energy in this innovative Project, providing our
knowledge and skills in the technically complex field of large
concrete structures, as well as engaging with Newfoundland and Labrador's workers and suppliers," said Diego
Zumaquero, Dragados Canada´s President.
The structure will be built in Argentia, an industrial area on
the southwest coast of the island of Newfoundland, before being moved offshore.
Work on the project is expected to begin shortly and construction
is expected to finish in 2021.
"We are pleased to partner with both SNC-Lavalin and Dragados on
this exciting project," said Larry
Puddister, P. Eng., Executive Chairman of Pennecon Ltd. "As
a Newfoundland and Labrador company, we bring decades of
operating history, local knowledge and understanding to this
project. We look forward to being a part of such an important
venture that reinforces the value of our offshore industry and will
significantly contribute to our provincial economy."
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a
global fully integrated professional services and project
management company and a major player in the ownership of
infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's
employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide
comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital
investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction,
sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in
oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power.
www.snclavalin.com
About Dragados
Dragados is a leading construction
company of the ACS Group, the largest international contractor in
the World, operating in 67 countries with 2016 revenues of over
$47 Billion CDN. The ACS Group is
committed to the social and economic progress of the countries in
which it operates by providing its international expertise while
working with local partners. Dragados operates in
Canada as Dragados Canada.
About Pennecon Ltd.
Pennecon Ltd. is a leading
Canadian construction, fabrication, services, and real estate
company with more than 2,000 employees working in six provinces
throughout Canada. Headquartered
in St. John's, Newfoundland and
Labrador, Pennecon services a wide
range of industries including the oil and gas, mining,
hydroelectric, and infrastructure sectors. With its diverse
capabilities and full-service approach, the Pennecon team has been
a key player in the development of the province in which it was
founded by building roads, bridges, runways, industrial sites, wind
farms, piers and docks.
SOURCE SNC-Lavalin