TechnipFMC to support Eni's Baleine project offshore Ivory Coast

As Eni SpA works to expand production from the Baleine Phase 3 fast track development offshore Ivory Coast, it has signed a significant contract with TechnipFMC to secure its support services

Known as one the largest hydrocarbon discoveries in the region, the fast track development will be supported with a network of flexible flowlines and risers that will be designed and build by TechnipFMC to connect wells in water depths of approximately 1,200 meters to a new floating production unit.

Jonathan Landes, president-subsea for TechnipFMC, said, “This award marks the continued expansion of our collaboration with Eni. We are excited to apply our expertise to provide a robust flexible pipe solution with schedule certainty in support of this fast-track project.”

Previously, TechnipFMC bagged a engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract offshore Mozambique for the Coral North development in water depths of approximately 2,000 m.

“We are excited to once again work with Eni and their consortium partners in Mozambique. We will leverage our experience gained from the successful delivery of Coral South—the world’s first FLNG project in ultradeep water—by replicating our proven playbook with an enhanced approach,” said Landes. 

The contract will require TechnipFMC to manufacture and install flexible flowlines and risers, alongside subsea manifolds and umbilicals. 

TechnipFMC has secured the contract from the project's operator, Eni, who reached the final investment decision of the Coral North project in October this year, and aims delivery by 2028. 

While Eni is leading the venture with a 50% share, other partners include CNPC (20%), Kogas (10%), ENH (10%) and ADNOC-subsidiary XRG (10%). Eni will be investing on the development of a state-of-the-art floating LNG facility in the Rovuma Basin, where it will be generating gas volumes from the northern part of Area’s 4 Coral gas reservoir. 

The Coral North development follows the success of the Coral South project, which effectively continues to be in production.