The US independent plans to develop the find using a semi-submersible platform designed by floater specialist SBM Offshore.

Anadarko confirmed its decision to go with a semisub, but stressed that more work must be done before a final investment decision can be taken.

“While we, along with our partners, continue working towards determining the commerciality of Shenandoah, we have chosen a semi-submersible concept to support the potential development,” a spokesman told Upstream.

“SBM