BP’s Trinidad gas play turns to EnerMech for critical subsea test run
UK oilfield specialist EnerMech wins pre-commissioning work on BP’s 62,000 boe/d Ginger development off Trinidad.
BP has tapped UK oilfield services specialist EnerMech to handle the critical pre-commissioning phase of its Ginger gas development off Trinidad’s southeast coast, awarding the UK-headquartered a contract for pipeline and subsea testing, flushing, hydrotesting and leak detection.
The Ginger project, located 80 km offshore in water depths up to 90 m, is BP’s fourth subsea development in Trinidad and Tobago and will produce an average 62,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day at peak when it comes on stream in 2027. EnerMech’s scope covers the full pre-commissioning package required to ready the subsea production system for safe operation, including water filling, pressure testing and commissioning support.
The contract sits under the larger EPCI award BP made to the Subsea Integration Alliance, comprising Subsea7 and SLB OneSubsea, in April 2025. Subsea7 is installing a diver-installed tie-in system and flexible production flowline, while SLB OneSubsea is supplying four vertical monobore subsea trees and a high-integrity pressure protection manifold. EnerMech’s role bridges the gap between installation and first gas, ensuring the infrastructure is operationally sound before hydrocarbons begin flowing.
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Pre-commissioning is the final quality gate before a subsea system goes live.
Local content and regional delivery model win the day: EnerMech
EnerMech’s regional delivery model was a key factor in its selection. The company’s VP Caribbean, Darrel Sookdeo, emphasised the advantages of having an established presence in Trinidad and Tobago: local knowledge, experienced personnel and equipment already available within the region translate into faster response times and lower mobilisation costs.
“Our established presence in Trinidad and Tobago brings significant advantages to projects of this scale. By combining local knowledge and experienced personnel with equipment already available within the region, we can support our customers with a responsive and efficient delivery model.”
Darrel Sookdeo·VP Caribbean at EnerMech
Sookdeo added that the contract underscores the strength of the capability EnerMech has built in-country and its commitment to local content. The company is working alongside its global pipeline and subsea specialists to deliver the pre-commissioning phase, creating opportunities for local participation and in-country delivery.
Charles “Chuck” Davison, Jr., EnerMech’s CEO, framed the Ginger contract as a validation of the company’s integrated pre-commissioning and commissioning services. In a statement, Davison said the ability to provide these services is critical to maintaining schedules, reducing interfaces and supporting successful project delivery on increasingly sophisticated offshore developments. He highlighted the company’s track record on major projects worldwide and expressed pride in supporting Subsea7 on the Ginger development.
The Ginger development itself is a shallow-water gas play discovered by BP in 2019 and sanctioned in March 2025. It comprises four subsea wells tied back to the existing Mahogany B platform, which is already producing from earlier discoveries in the area. At peak, Ginger will add around 62,000 boe/d to BP’s Trinidad portfolio, bolstering the country’s gas supply and supporting its LNG export industry.
For EnerMech, the contract is more than a single project win. It strengthens the company’s relationship with Subsea7 and reinforces its position as a trusted delivery partner for complex offshore pipeline and subsea developments across the Americas. The firm’s growing portfolio of pre-commissioning projects in the region, from the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, demonstrates its ability to support customers across the full asset lifecycle, from installation and commissioning through to operations, maintenance and life extension.
With first gas from Ginger expected in 2027, the clock is ticking. Every test, flush and pressure check EnerMech performs in the coming months will determine whether BP meets its production target on time, or faces the costly delays that plague so many offshore developments. For now, the company’s local delivery model and integrated service offering have given it the edge in one of the Caribbean’s most closely watched energy projects.
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