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TechnipFMC (FTI) Gets FEED Contract From BP in West Africa

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TechnipFMC plc (FTI - Free Report) recently received a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit of BP p.l.c. (BP - Free Report) , located in the Tortue/Ahmeyim offshore field near Mauritania and Senegal.

The field is located between the Saint-Louis Profond block off the coast of Senegal and C-8 block offshore Mauritania. Notably, this new contract marks the sixth deal for TechnipFMC this year, as the resurgence of deepwater and subsea projects, following the oil price recovery have worked favorably for the company.

Deal Details

TechnipFMC will be responsible for the technology and equipment scope of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. The collaboration – which can be converted into an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) deal in the future – is also likely to open the full potential of the development in West Africa.

The Tortue discovery is credited to Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS - Free Report) , which divested a chunk of its interests to BP during the year-end 2016, making BP the operator of the field with around 60% stake. The British energy giant along with its partners is expected to make the final investment plan in the project by the end of 2018.

About TechnipFMC

London-based TechnipFMC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of technology solutions for the energy industry. The company, which reached its current form following the January 2017 merger between Technip and FMC Technologies, is engaged in the designing, producing and servicing of technologically sophisticated systems, and products for subsea, onshore/offshore, and surface projects. The company currently has more than 37,000 employees.  

Price Performance

TechnipFMC has lost 0.5% in the past year compared with 17.7% decline of its industry.

Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider

TechnipFMC has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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