bp selects ABS for Kaskida deepwater project in Gulf of Mexico

(WO) — bp has chosen ABS to support its deepwater Kaskida project in the Gulf of Mexico. ABS will provide classification and engineering verification for the project’s new semisubmersible production unit.

“ABS is the recognized Class leader in offshore exploration and in the Gulf of Mexico; we have decades of experience classing complex semisubmersible production platforms,” Miguel Hernandez, ABS senior vice president, global offshore, said. “But this project goes beyond classification. We are also providing numerous other services related to engineering review and verification, expanding our portfolio of high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) projects.”

ABS, known for its leadership in offshore exploration, will act as the Certified Verification Agent (CVA) for the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the independent third-party (I3P) verifier for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) subsea equipment. Additionally, ABS will perform inspections and approvals on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for the unit’s design, construction, and equipment.