strategically located in the Port of Brownsville and the Gulf of Mexico, in partnership with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, is pleased to announce the expansion and growth of their business operations.
Established in 1990, Keppel AmFELS has built up a solid track record and capabilities in the construction, refurbishment, conversion, life extension and repair of a complete range of mobile drilling rigs and platforms. Keppel AmFELS is strategically located in the Port of Brownsville channel, with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Keppel AmFELS has expanded its marine segment to include a wide variety of vessels ranging from LNG Bunker Vessels to dual fuel container vessels for the Jones Act market. Keppel AmFELS
currently has over 600 employees with several hundred more to hire by 2020, next year.
Simon Lee, Keppel AmFELS President, stated, “Working together with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation has provided us with a great opportunity to continue our growth. As a result, today, we are the preferred offshore and marine shipyard in the Gulf of Mexico, backed by comprehensive facilities and a highly-skilled workforce.
currently has over 600 employees with several hundred more to hire by 2020, next year.
Simon Lee, Keppel AmFELS President, stated, “Working together with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation has provided us with a great opportunity to continue our growth. As a result, today, we are the preferred offshore and marine shipyard in the Gulf of Mexico, backed by comprehensive facilities and a highly-skilled workforce.
These qualities have enabled us to deliver premium rigs on time, within budget and safely, placing Brownsville on the global map for world class offshore and marine solutions.”
Brownsville Deputy City Manager, Helen Ramirez, AICP, stated, "Brownsville is experiencing momentum in its path towards attracting new market sectors, which is great for our economy and job creation,
Brownsville Deputy City Manager, Helen Ramirez, AICP, stated, "Brownsville is experiencing momentum in its path towards attracting new market sectors, which is great for our economy and job creation,
Will work closely with ISD and Technical College to prepare workforce.is an example of this great business climate that is allowing existing and new companies to innovate and flourish in Brownsville, thereby demonstrating that we are prepared for strong economic growth!"
Mario Lozoya, GBIC Executive Director, said, “GBIC is working on strategies to develop a stronger and relevant workforce in Brownsville. Initiatives such as ‘We Grow Our Own’ are connecting major employers with local schools and students. Resulting in the creation of high paying jobs and social mobility for our citizens.”
Losoya said that Keppel AmFELS has committed to create 700 new high-demand and high-pay jobs in its new ship-building function. He said the GBIC will work closely with local ISDs and technical colleges to prepare the workforce.
GBIC, is the type A economic development arm for the City of Brownsville, has a mission to promote and increase the economic and industrial competitiveness of the region. For more information visit the website at www.Greaterbrownsville.com