As the plans stand, the BCM will be installed onto the Ichthys Explorer central processing facility. The scope of work comprises the BCM front end engineering and includes the option to provide a lump sum price to execute the full EPC scope from detailed design through to fabrication and load out.

Saipem E&C Offshore Area Manager North Pacific/East Indian Ocean Gianalberto Secchi said: “This contract furthers our sustainable presence in this strategic market.”