FMC Technologies has signed an agreement with Statoil ASA for
the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment to
support the Marulk field. The award, a call-off from FMC's existing
frame agreement with Statoil, has a value of approximately $62
million in revenue to FMC Technologies.
The Marulk field is located in the Norwegian Sea, approximately
18 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of the Norne field at a water
depth of 1,200 feet (365 meters). The initial development will
consist of two wells tied back to the Norne floating production,
storage and offloading vessel. FMC's scope of supply includes the
manufacture of two subsea trees, one manifold, one template, subsea
control modules and associated topside controls and connection
equipment. The systems will be manufactured and assembled at FMC's
operations in Kongsberg, Norway and Dunfermline, Scotland. Initial
deliveries are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of
2011.
"We appreciate the opportunity to continue our relationship with
Statoil and Eni Norge," said Tore Halvorsen, FMC's Senior Vice
President of Global Subsea Production Systems. "FMC has a strong
history in the region, including our support of the Norne and Alve
fields, and the Marulk project will benefit from this history and
continue to add to our experience in the area."
Eni Norge AS is operator of the Marulk field. The other partners
include Statoil Petroleum AS and DONG E&P Norge.
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