French technology giant Technip is applying for the necessary permits from the Cyprus Ports Authority for the installation at Limassol port of underwater gas pipelines assembling unit, daily Phileleleftheros reported on Monday.
At the same time, Saipem’s pipelayer Castoro Sei (Beaver Six) was fully ensconced at Limassol port on Sunday afternoon before starting work on underwater pipelines for Egypt’s giant Zohr gasfield.
The Zohr gas field was discovered by Eni in August 2015, using the drillship Saipem 10000, which is still operating in the area.
The ‘floating factory’ Castoro Sei will remain in Cyprus for six months and is expected to boost the local economy.
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