Sodexo has announced that it has received a contract from Shell Australia to provide offshore facilities management services for the Prelude floating LNG (FLNG) facility.
Sodexo said that it will implement its ‘Offshore Life’ service to meet Shell’s objectives to create a ‘Great Place to Work’ and live offshore. This includes the following:
Creating a comfortable and safe physical environment. Sodexo will oversee the accommodation management, waste management, house-keeping and laundry services for the FLNG facility. It will also provide commissioning support in Geoje, South Korea, ensuring the living quarters are comfortable and to Australian safety standards.
Providing technical services and administration support. Sodexo’s resources will take care of Helideck administration and corrective and preventative maintenance in the galley, dining, accommodation and recreation areas in a timely manner.
Ensuring the health and wellbeing and ongoing social interaction of personnel. Sodexo said that it will encourage an atmosphere of community on-board and provide a wellness programme to support and encourage workers to make changes to their life habits.
Sodexo’s Oil & Gas Segment Director for Australia, Laurent Lavalaye, said: “This new contract signifies Shell and Sodexo’s shared focus on safety, operational excellence and commitment to creating sustainable foundations for economic growth in local communities. We are very proud to help improve the quality of the life of local communities and Shell’s Prelude team on this world class facility.”
Edited from press release by Callum O'Reilly