Saipem FDS 2 is a DP3 field development vessel designed for ultra-deepwater subsea construction. Operating primarily in J-lay mode, it is capable of installing rigid pipelines up to 36 inches in diameter, as well as subsea structures, umbilicals and flexible flowlines. Equipped with a 2,000-tonne J-lay tower, a 1,000-tonne offshore crane, a DP3 dynamic positioning system and automated welding systems, FDS 2 delivers high-precision and efficient installation for complex offshore field development projects.

West Qurna 1, discovered in 1973, is a large onshore oil field located in southern Iraq, approximately 50 km northwest of Basra. Operated by PetroChina, the field is considered one of the world’s largest Oil & Gas assets, with estimated recoverable reserves of more than 20 billion barrels. The project involves the development and production of crude oil through wells, treatment facilities and gathering infrastructure, with the objective of sustaining and increasing Iraq’s oil production while enhancing the value of the country’s energy resources.

Castorone, located in the Black sea, the is one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced pipelay vessels. Operating in S-lay configuration, it is capable of installing pipelines up to 60 inches in diameter in environments ranging from shallow waters to ultra-deepwater. Equipped with a DP3 dynamic positioning system, an advanced automated welding line, and a high-capacity pipelay system, Castorone delivers high production rates, precision, and reliability for complex offshore pipeline installation projects.