Installation of a 232-kilometre, 36-inch natural gas pipeline connecting YongAn and TungHsiao, strengthening Taiwan’s gas transmission capacity, resilience and long-term energy security.

Company: CPC Corporation Taiwan 
(50/50 partnership between Allseas and Boskalis)

Location: West coast Taiwan 

Water depth: 30 - 70 metres

232-km, 36-inch natural gas pipeline

One of the longest shallow water pipelines ever installed 

Scope of work 

  • Pre-lay installation of  concrete mattresses at 28 crossings to stabilise the pipeline
  • Installation of 232-km, 36-inch pipeline, including above-water tie-in and shore pull-in
  • Pre-commissioning of the installed pipeline
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Specials & challenges 

  • One of the longest shallow water gas pipelines ever installed
  • Taiwan Strait known for strong, variable currents & typhoons
  • Risk of interference with fishing activity and shipping
  • Seabed irregularities and soil variability
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