TechnipFMC wins subsea contract for ExxonMobil Payara development

TechnipFMC has been awarded a large contract by Exxon Mobil subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (EEPGL) for the subsea system for the proposed Payara project offshore Guyana.

TechnipFMC will manufacture and deliver the subsea production system, including 41 enhanced vertical deep water trees and associated tooling, six flexible risers and ten manifolds along with associated controls and tie-in equipment.

Arnaud Pieton, president Subsea stated: “We are delighted to take the next step in the partnership established with ExxonMobil and the country of Guyana for their subsea developments. As a continuation from Liza phase 1 and 2, this award is a tribute to the value created through this partnership and will also lead to growing further TechnipFMC’s local presence in Guyana. We continue to develop and deliver the most advanced proven subsea technologies enabling these developments with the schedule certainty required for the Payara Project first oil.”

Payara is the second oil discovery in the Stabroek Block located approximately 193 km offshore Guyana with water depths of 1,500 meters to 1,900 meters. EEPGL is the operator.