Gas exploration and production (E&P) firm VNG has awarded Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contracts to Subsea 7, Technip FMC, and Aker Solutions
The move comes after the second approval was granted for the development of the Pil and Bue discoveries on the Halten Terrace in the Norwegian sector last month.
Subsea7 and TechnipFMC are to work on plans for SURF (Subsea structures, Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines) infrastructure.
The FEED work for the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) is to be carried out by TechnipFMC and Aker Solutions.
The awards were based on a prequalification of tenderers.
The studies will culminate in a design competition on which the contract for Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI/EPC) will be awarded in Q4 2017.
VNG Norge is the operator of the Pil and Bue project. The firm holds a 30% interest, while Faroe Petroleum holds 25% and Point Resources 45%.
The total resource estimate is 90-200million boe.
The selected concept for the field development is a subsea tie-back to the Njord platform.