McDermott International, Inc. is an American engineering and construction firm that specializes in providing integrated solutions for the energy industry, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation projects. The company offers a range of services such as front-end engineering and design (FEED), basic engineering, procurement, construction, and installation, often including technology licensing and catalyst supply for chemical processes.
It operates on a global scale with projects in multiple countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its expertise includes both onshore and offshore developments, supporting clients in building and upgrading facilities for hydrocarbon processing and conversion.
The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and maintains a presence in key energy markets worldwide. It is structured as a corporation with various subsidiaries handling specific regional or technical operations. In the industry, McDermott is recognized as a key contractor for major energy projects, competing with other EPC firms in delivering turnkey solutions for refining, chemical production, and offshore facilities. Its work contributes to the development of petrochemical infrastructure, enhancing production capacities for products like propylene.
Also known as McDermott Energy Solutions (UK) Ltd., McDermott Inc., MCDERMOTT ENERGY SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED, McDermott Energy Solutions (UK) Limited, and CB&I UK LIMITED.
chemXplore tracks 10 projects involving McDermott, of which 9 are active.
McDermott's role on them: FEED, EPC, EPCI, and Pre-FEED / FEL study.
8 new construction and 1 expansion.
Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 9 of them For subscribers
Targeting: Natural gas (5), Ethane (2), Natural gas condensates (petroleum) (2), Butane (1), Carbon dioxide (1), Crude oil (1)
Meeting covered cooperation on gas development via floating liquefaction; Argentina LNG targets 12 MTPA initially, investment decision due end of year and start-up planned for 2030.
Argentina targets global LNG supply; first phase 12 Mtpa from Vaca Muerta with YPF and Eni partnership, promising over 40,000 jobs and export revenues.
Valued at USD $500–$750M, the deal covers project management, engineering, procurement and installation support, executed from hubs in Houston, Perth, London and Kuala Lumpur.
Detailed engineering for new offshore facilities, upgrades and modifications on a major UAE EPCIC development; contract falls in the €50–250m "significant" band.
EPCI covers a new surface pressure boosting facility with jacket, topside and brownfield work; engineering led from the UAE; fabrication at Qingdao JV yard; contract exceeds $1bn.
Seeks RIGI status to enable an integrated LNG export chain using Vaca Muerta gas, with two FLNG units totalling 12 MTPA offshore Río Negro; FID targeted end‑2026.
LOI covers $32M for preliminary engineering and procurement to advance project definition; final EPC award depends on FID and government/regulatory approvals expected in 2026.
LOI covers limited engineering and procurement to advance project definition toward a 2026 FID; Phase 1 targets 18.6 mtpa from 12 modular trains with start-up in 2031.
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