Energy services company Morrison has been awarded a significant infrastructure contract by Shell Pipeline Co. for the construction of a new elevated oil metering facility at Fourchon Junction, a vital hub supporting oil transportation and distribution across the Gulf of Mexico region.
Located just south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana, the new facility will enhance regional flow capacity, strengthen system functionality, and improve the reliability of several high-capacity offshore oil pipeline networks.
Under the contract, Morrison will oversee end-to-end project delivery, including project management, planning, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, site work, and logistics coordination.
The project scope covers the pre-fabrication of approximately 500 tons of modules at Morrison’s waterfront facilities in Houma and Harvey, Louisiana, along with instrumentation and electrical integration, the construction of civil sub-foundations for the elevated platform, selective demolition of existing structures, installation of interconnecting piping, and full commissioning of the new Main Facility Platform and related systems.
“Fourchon Junction is a critical infrastructure hub in the Gulf of America energy network, and Morrison recognizes the significance of this project,” said Ches Morrison, Director of Construction at Morrison. “We are honored to support this strategic project.”
The initiative is expected to generate economic benefits across the region, driving demand for skilled trades and supporting local employment through both direct and indirect job creation.
Construction is already underway, with project completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
