SLB OneSubsea to Deliver Controls Umbilicals for Agogo FPSO Hookup

SLB OneSubsea has been awarded a contract by Azule Energy to supply controls umbilicals for the West Hub Tails project, part of the Integrated West Hub development offshore Angola. The project supports the redirection of production from four ageing fields to the newly installed Agogo FPSO. Built to modern standards that significantly reduce emissions, the Agogo FPSO will take over production as the existing Ngoma FPSO approaches the end of its design life.

 

Details of the Contract

 

SLB OneSubsea has secured a subsea contract. It was awarded by Azule Energy. The contract covers controls umbilicals. These support the West Hub Tails project. This is part of a larger development offshore Angola.

The project sits within a wider scheme. It forms part of the Integrated West Hub development. This is in Block 15/06. It lies offshore Angola. The contract supports this development.

 

The Project's Purpose

 

The project enables a production transition. It supports redirecting production. This comes from four established fields. These have been on stream since 2014. They currently use the Ngoma FPSO.

The transition targets a new facility. Production will move to the Agogo FPSO. This is a newly installed vessel. The existing Ngoma approaches its design life. All production will divert to Agogo.

 

The Emissions Benefit

 

The new facility offers environmental gains. The Agogo FPSO meets modern standards. These significantly reduce emissions. This improves on the older facility. It supports lower-emission production.

The company's role enables this benefit. It will design and deliver umbilicals. These enable the production transition. This supports the emissions reduction. It extends the life of the fields.

 

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The Established Relationship

 

The award builds on prior work. The company has an extensive history here. It has delivered umbilicals to Azule Energy. This spans the West Hub production centres. The broader development is also covered.

This history reflects a strong partnership. It includes earlier tie-back projects. These covered Agogo and Ndungu. This track record established trust. It positions the company as a long-term partner.

 

Significance of the Award

 

The award reflects a strong partnership. Company leadership cited this strength. It supports efficient field development. This matters as recovery becomes a priority. Operators increasingly value maximising recovery.

The project demonstrates subsea infrastructure's value. It enables production continuity. It also extends field life. It supports reduced emissions intensity. This combines operational and environmental benefits.