Danos Supports Beacon’s Deepwater Shenandoah Project


Danos is proud to be supporting Beacon Offshore Energy on the Shenandoah deepwater development, one of the Gulf of Mexico’s most ambitious offshore energy projects.
Our production team—from the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) down—is actively engaged in operating and maintaining the floating production system (FPS), helping ensure safe and efficient execution during this critical phase.
The FPS departed South Korea on December 13, 2024, and arrived at the Kiewit Offshore Services yard in Ingleside, Texas, on February 8, 2025. Following final preparations and inspections, the platform left for its permanent location in Walker Ridge 52 on March 16. First oil is anticipated in late June.
With a nameplate capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day and located approximately 230 miles from New Orleans in water depths of over 5,000 feet, the Shenandoah project represents a major investment in the future of U.S. offshore production.
Danos is honored to play a part in supporting this milestone development through our people, service, and commitment to excellence.
Thanks to the following team members for supporting our new customer:

Blue Crew:
Chuck Breaux, OIM
Kirk Fontenot, Head Operator
Heath LeDoux, Lead Operator
Bobby Allen, Lead I&E
Troy Davis, Lead Mechanic
John Bean, BCO
Holden Guidry, A Operator
Jay Pippin, A I&E Tech
Tyler Dekerlegand, A I&E Tech
Kenneth LaFleur, A Mechanic
Joey Vela, A Mechanic
David Edwards, Logistic Coordinator
Rob Carpenter, Compiliance Tech
Jason Gibson, BCO
David Lambert, A Operator
Ricky Prejean, A Operator
Benjamin Murphy, A Operator
Lance Herpin, A Operator
David Tureau, A Operator
Aaron Kibodeaux, A Operator
Ryan Lemaire, B Operator
Gavin Hanks, C Operator

Red Crew:
Gary Lejeune, OIM
Josh Arrington, Lead Operator
Trey Vines, Head Operator
Coby Griffin, Lead I&E
Blaine McCauley, Lead Mechanic
Carl Bishop, BCO
Trent Adkins, A I&E Tech
Zachary Bazor, A I&E Tech
Johnny Thompson, A Mechanic
William Brian Richards, A Mechanic
Thor Mazac, Logistic Coordinator
Charles Doyle, BCO
Chad Bethea, A Operator
Michael Lee Foster, A Operator
Steven Simpson, A Operator
Drew Bertrand, A Operator
Richard Stackpole, A Operator
Ryan Bourge, A Operator
Camron Kershaw, A Operator
Drae' Head, A Operator
Jeremiah Harville, B Operator




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