The developers, which are aiming for an eventual output of 230,000 bpd, received the bids in late summer and are expected to award a contract by December.
One source told Upstream that a decision “should come within one month”, but the exact date was uncertain.
Waiting for word from Malaysian operator Petronas and its minority 40% Japanese partner are a joint venture of Sharjah-based Petrofac and JGC Corporation, Punj Lloyd of India, Weatherford of the US and Italy’s Saipem.
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