Julimar Phase 3 Development : TechnipFMC secures contract from Woodside Energy

TechnipFMC has clinched a contract valued between $75 million and $250 million from Woodside Energy pertaining to the Julimar Phase 3 development, situated offshore Western Australia.

The agreement tasks the oil and gas services provider with the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of flexible pipes and umbilicals for the Julimar Phase 3 project.

The Julimar Development Phase 3 is an expansive subsea tieback opportunity that commands an investment exceeding AUD 500 million. Located offshore in the Pilbara region, the project is an extension of the existing Wheatstone Platform, processing facilities, and subsea production infrastructure established during earlier phases.

As part of the development, an additional five production wells are planned, with the possibility of a sixth pending a 2023 appraisal. Furthermore, the development encompasses a manifold and related flowlines.

TechnipFMC bags contract from Woodside Energy for Julimar Phase 3 Development. Photo courtesy of TechnipFMC.

Woodside Energy, the operator of the Julimar Brunello fields, holds a 65% interest, with KUFPEC claiming the remaining 35%. Natural gas from these fields supplies the Chevron-operated Wheatstone LNG facility.

As of now, a final completion date for the Julimar Phase 3 development is yet to be determined, and the project’s continuation depends on a forthcoming final investment decision.

For the successful implementation of this project, TechnipFMC is set to tie back four subsea gas wells in the Carnarvon Basin to the current Julimar subsea infrastructure that channels to the Wheatstone platform. To achieve this, the company will deploy high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) flexible pipes and steel tube umbilicals for the Julimar Phase 3 development.

Jonathan Landes — TechnipFMC President of Subsea said: “We have a strong history of solid project execution with Woodside as demonstrated by the successful delivery of the Pyxis, Lambert Deep, and Greater Western Flank Phase 3 projects. We look forward to continuing this collaborative relationship with this award on Julimar Phase 3 as part of our framework agreement.”