Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd has signed a five-year contract with John Wood Group PLC and its joint venture partner, Tendrill International Sdn Bhd, for the provision of brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services
The contract will span across conceptual design through commissioning and start-up for BSP offshore as well as onshore assets.
A front-runner of Brunei Darussalam's oil and gas industry, BSP contributes significantly to the region's daily oil and gas production.
TendrillWood employs approximately 1,000 people, 70% of which are Bruneian. Under this contract, the JV will continue to invest in the development of local expertise and the supply chain.
Ken Gilmartin, CEO at Wood said, “This award strengthens our position as a trusted EPC partner in Brunei. For over a decade Wood has consistently delivered safe, reliable and efficient engineering and operations solutions to BSP, contributing to domestic energy security.
“Our experience of BSP’s assets enables us to advance asset performance while enhancing local skills development and creating opportunities for the regional supply chain.”
Haryati Ramlee, Managing Director at Tendrill said, “This award marks a significant milestone for Tendrill and our joint venture with Wood. Our local expertise will complement Wood’s experience to deliver safe, efficient and result-driven outcomes for BSP while aligning to the national agenda to maximise local content, capacity development and long-term value creation for the country. Our joint venture brings world-class standard to local operations while ensuring our people, our communities and our industries continue to benefit.”
The contract has scope for a two-year extension.