# New FPU for Gulf of Mexico

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**Created:** [November 5, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-fpu-for-gulf-of-mexico/53259 "2019-11-05T13:03:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 5, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-fpu-for-gulf-of-mexico/53259/1 "2019-11-05T13:03:42Z")

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Sembcorp has secured the contract for a second FPU for Shell Inc. to be installed in the US Gulf of Mexico:

> **[Sembcorp Marine to construct Whale FPU](https://www.offshore-mag.com/rigs-vessels/article/14071231/sembcorp-marine-to-construct-whale-fpu)**
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> Shell Offshore Inc. has contracted Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Ltd. to build and integrate the topsides and hull of a floating production unit for the Whale field in the Gulf of Mexico.