Azule Energy has let a contract to TechnipFMC to supply subsea production systems for the Block 18 infills development, offshore Angola.
The existing field layout will be reconfigured to accommodate new equipment to support the planned production increase. TechnipFMC will design and manufacture subsea trees, a manifold, subsea distribution equipment, and topside controls, as well as jumpers, flowlines, and umbilicals.
This contract follows a flexible pipe supply contract for Azule’s Agogo Integrated West Hub Development (OGJ Online, Feb. 28, 2023). The subsea production contract will be included in TechnipFMC’s inbound orders in second-quarter 2023.
Azule Energy is a joint venture between bp PLC (50%) and Eni SPA (50%) and is operator at Block 18.