Equinor awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (iEPCI™) contract to TechnipFMC  for Smørbukk Nord development in the Norwegian Sea, TechnipFMC announced.

According to a statement from the company, the scope of the contract includes developing a high-pressure and high-temperature subsea production system as well as associated equipment for a brownfield tieback in the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Continental Shelf, where TechnipFMC has a large installed base.  The company elaborated that the award follows front-end engineering and design work on the project in 2021.

Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented “Our ability to deliver this optimized solution for Equinor is possible due to our close collaboration with the client, portfolio of subsea equipment, and integrated execution model. We’re delighted to be once again delivering an iEPCI™ project for Equinor.”

TechnipFMC’s battery hybrid vessel will be used in the installation campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through reduced fuel consumption.