Market sources, however, said that while Saibos is certainly in a strong position for the Yoho work further talks between ExxonMobil and all five competing contractors are said to be on the agenda in Nigeria and the US to sort out certain contractual issues.
The Saipem and Bouygues joint venture is also gunning for pole position on the supermajor's East Area project off Nigeria where it will go head-to-head with five other contractors for another major multi-platform fabrication contract.
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