The ENKA-MSS joint venture (JV) was awarded the contract by NCOC in May 2016. It involves the execution of civil, mechanical, electrical, pre-commissioning and commissioning works on EPC-3 Island in the Kashagan area of the Caspian Sea.

EPC-3 Island had previously been constructed by ENKA in 2007 for the client’s drilling ctivities. At the beginning of 2016, ENKA-MSS JV signed a contract with the client for re-configuration works.

All works under this contract were commenced in May 2016 and completed early 2017 and EPC-3 Island has been producing oil and gas since February 2017 via main production and processing Complex, D-Island, which is also known as Hub-1.

Within the scope of the contract, ENKA-MSS JV carried out the survey work, precast and in-situ concrete works, excavation and backfilling activities, the load-in and installation of major equipment provided by the client, mechanical completion, electrical, pre-commissioning & commissioning and start-up support works.

ENKA-MSS JV provided all the construction and commissioning equipment, marine vessels, personnel and materials necessary for the execution of the works excluding their design. However, permanent project materials such as production modules and pumps, and some marine vessels including an accommodation vessel and transportation barges are provided by the client. ENKA also provided accommodation vessel during peak period of the project.