ACGYF Subsea 7 S.A. , an offshore engineering and
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ACGYF Subsea 7 S.A. , an offshore engineering and construction contractor, engages in the design and installation of deepwater oilfield infrastructure. The company focuses on construction and maintenance operations between the seabed and the surface of the sea. Services Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF): This division comprises the engineering, procurement, installation, and construction work relating to oil and gas fields that are developed subsea, in which the production wellhead is on the seabed, usually in deepwater or harsh and challenging environments. This includes multi-year, often Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning (EPIC) projects encompassing pipelay, riser and umbilical activities of a field development, tieback projects, involving pipelaying, umbilical installation, and trenching or ploughing, to connect a new or additional subsea development to an existing production facility. The installations of jumpers and spool pieces, as well as ‘hot-tapping’, including hyperbaric welding, are also typical SURF activities. This capability also includes construction and diving support ship charters and rental of equipment, including construction support Remote Operating Vehicles (ROVs). Survey / Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (‘IMR’): The company provides a range of subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair services to keep oil and gas fields worldwide producing at optimum capacity. Its services include platform surveys, debris removal, and pipeline inspections using both divers and/or ROV inspection on producing oil and gas field infrastructure, as a regular activity throughout the life of the offshore field. The company has various ongoing long-term maintenance contracts with operators, and also provides on demand call-out services where required. Survey: The company provides support for both external clients and internal projects in the fields of construction support, platform and pipeline inspection and seabed mapping using specialised Survey ships and Survey ROVs. The construction support activities include pre-lay, as-laid and as-trenched surveys, spool metrology, deepwater positioning and light installation works. Platform inspection is performed both underwater and on topsides. Conventional The company’s deepwater expertise is complemented by conventional construction skills and capabilities that help its clients solve complex hydrocarbon extraction and field development problems, together with its hook-up and pipeline installation tie-ins expertise. This comprises engineering, construction, installation and refurbishment activities relating to shallow water platforms attached to the seabed and their associated pipelines. Conventional projects involve shallow water activities and proven technology, typically under long-term contracts or EPIC projects. Conventional activities include the design, construction, and installation of fixed platforms. The company also provides fabrication of platform jackets and topsides providing links with local communities and local employment in these countries. Geographical Segments Acergy Northern Europe and Canada (NEC) This segment includes activities in Northern Europe and eastern Canada, and has offices in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom; Stavanger, Norway; St John’s, Canada; and Moscow, Russia. It also includes the joint venture Acergy/Subsea 7. Acergy Asia and the Middle East (AME) This segment includes activities in the Asia Pacific, India, and the Middle East and has its offices in Singapore, Jakarta and Balikpapan, Indonesia and Perth, Australia. It also includes the joint venture SapuraAcergy. Acergy Africa and Mediterranean (AFMED) This segment includes activities in Africa and Mediterranean, has its office in Suresnes, France and also operates fabrication yards in Nigeria, Angola and Gabon. It also includes the associates Dalia and Oceon. Acergy North America and Mexico (NAMEX) This segment includes activities in the United States, Mexico, central America, and western Canada, and has its office in Houston, Texas, the United States of America. Acergy South America (SAM) This segment includes activities in South America and the islands of the southern Atlantic Ocean and has its office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and operations in Macae, Brazil. Significant Events In January 2011, Subsea 7 S.A. launched its offshore renewables division. This division, Subsea 7 is also signed a memorandum of understanding with Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) under which Subsea 7 would form an alliance with SSE, Siemens plc, Siemens Transmission and Distribution Limited, Burntisland Fabrications Ltd., and Atkins. In October 2012, Bechtel and Subsea 7 SA announced that they would work together to develop offshore wind and associated transmission projects in Europe, including the U.K. and Germany. History Subsea 7 S.A. was founded in 1993.