published Tue, February 14, 2012
Harris CapRock announces growing relationship with Chevron
Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, has signed a contract to provide telecommunications systems and infrastructure for Chevron’s Big Foot platform project in the Gulf of Mexico.
The systems integration work will support all aspects of the
project from design through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
The Big Foot platform is the sixth facility operated by Chevron
U.S.A. Inc. in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, and is located 225
miles offshore from New Orleans, La., in water depths of 5,300
feet. The development will have a production capacity of
75,000 barrels of oil and 25 million cubic feet of natural gas per
day. The first oil is anticipated in 2014.
Chevron requires a customized solution including the design,
integration and testing of telecommunications systems before
deployment, along with VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) hardware
and service during production. Specifically, Chevron's needs
include telecommunications and electronic equipment, fiber and
structured cabling, RF (Radio Frequency) and coax cabling, and an
overall telecommunications infrastructure.
"Harris CapRock has delivered assured communications to
Chevron's offshore projects during the last 10 years," said Tom
Eaton, president, Harris CapRock Communications. "We've been
able to build upon that history and will continue supporting
Chevron through the Big Foot project as we serve as their trusted
communications provider."
Harris CapRock's managed services will be part of the system to
provide voice and data services, enabling the production platform
to reach its high-capacity production goals.
Under the terms of the agreement, Harris CapRock will conduct
the robust design, integration and testing of telecommunications
subsystems, including UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) trunked, marine
VHF (Very High Frequency), survival and aeronautical radios; radar,
AIS (Automatic Identification System) and weather tracking systems;
closed-circuit and entertainment TV; Personnel on Board location
and access; VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) and associated
fiber; CAT-6 structured cabling; and the infrastructure to support
all services. The Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) period
will be held at Harris CapRock's energy headquarters in Houston,
Texas. In addition, Harris CapRock will provide the VSAT
hardware and associated managed services.
"We look forward to providing the quality service and on-time
delivery on which we have built our reputation in this industry,"
said Eaton. "By leveraging our project experience and
building trust with our customers, we have developed
differentiating qualities sought by leading players such as
Chevron."
Harris CapRock Communications is a premier global provider of
managed satellite and terrestrial communications solutions,
specifically for remote and harsh environments including the
energy, government and maritime markets. Harris CapRock owns
and operates a robust global infrastructure that includes teleports
on six continents, five 24/7 customer support centers, local
presence in 23 countries, and over 275 global field service
personnel supporting customer locations across North America,
Central and South America, Europe, West Africa and Asia
Pacific.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets in
more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida,
the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and
about 17,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class
assured communications® products, systems, and
services.
Date: 14/02/2012