Boskalis and Allseas Awarded Contract for Large Offshore Gas Pipeline in Taiwan
Boskalis and Allseas, two leading companies in the dredging and offshore sector, have been awarded a substantial contract by CPC Corporation Taiwan for the construction of a new 232 kilometer offshore natural gas pipeline. This project, valued at approximately EUR 1.2 billion, aims to support the acceleration of energy transition in Taiwan and enhance the gas supply capacity in northern Taiwan.
Key Takeaways:
- The contract value stands at approximately EUR 1.2 billion, making it a significant investment in the energy sector.
- The pipeline will run parallel to the existing YT1 pipeline, connecting the Yongan LNG terminal in the Southwest with the Tongxiao transfer station in the Northwest, and will be 36 inches in diameter.
- The project scope includes trenching, pipeline installation with 34 crossings over existing and future infrastructure, backfilling, and two landfalls.
- Boskalis will be responsible for the landfalls, nearshore and offshore trenching, backfilling, and the installation of rocks for the 34 pipeline crossings, while Allseas will carry out the pipeline installation and pre-commissioning.
- The project execution is scheduled to commence in 2026, with completion anticipated in 2028.
- The contract demonstrates the commitment of Boskalis and Allseas to supporting the development of critical energy infrastructure and reinforces their leading position in the offshore sector.
Statistics:
- Total contract value: approximately EUR 1.2 billion.
- Length of the pipeline: 232 kilometers.
- Diameter of the pipeline: 36 inches.
- Number of pipeline crossings: 34.
- Number of landfalls: 2.
- Start of project execution: 2026.
- Anticipated completion: 2028.
- Total vessels to be deployed: 6 (2 large dredgers, 1 large backhoe dredger, 1 subsea rock installation vessel, and 2 pipelay vessels).
Sources:
- GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX, "Boskalis and Allseas Awarded Contract for Large Offshore Gas Pipeline in Taiwan", July 29, 2025.