The client is a consortium headed by Turkiye Petrolleri (Tpao) that also includes Toreador Resources of the US and Canada's Stratic Energy.

Amec unit Amec Paragon is to study how to expand gas production capacity, currently achieved via three minimal tripods, by 35% to 75 million cubic feet per day.

A new four-legged platform in 312 feet of water will be installed over two existing exploration wells.

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