KBR Selected for Chevron Lianzi Project

KBR announced that it was selected by Subsea 7 to perform the topsides design for the Chevron Lianzi development project in a unitized offshore zone between the Republic of Congo and the Republic of Angola.

KBR will provide laser scanning of the entire Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco topsides, FEED verification, detailed engineering and procurement services. The topsides design will include multiple equipment packages. In addition, KBR will provide the necessary assistance during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of the project. This project will be managed from KBR's Houston operating center and its Luanda, Angola office.

"This award reflects KBR's longstanding commitment to executing projects in Africa and provides KBR with a unique opportunity to build a relationship with Subsea 7 as a new client for years to come," said Roy Oelking, Group President, KBR Hydrocarbons. "I am confident through our experience, capabilities and team that we will deliver a successful project to our client."

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KBR Selected for Chevron Lianzi Project

KBR announced that it was selected by Subsea 7 to perform the topsides design for the Chevron Lianzi development project in a unitized offshore zone between the Republic of Congo and the Republic of Angola.

KBR will provide laser scanning of the entire Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco topsides, FEED verification, detailed engineering and procurement services. The topsides design will include multiple equipment packages. In addition, KBR will provide the necessary assistance during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of the project. This project will be managed from KBR's Houston operating center and its Luanda, Angola office.

"This award reflects KBR's longstanding commitment to executing projects in Africa and provides KBR with a unique opportunity to build a relationship with Subsea 7 as a new client for years to come," said Roy Oelking, Group President, KBR Hydrocarbons. "I am confident through our experience, capabilities and team that we will deliver a successful project to our client."

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Finalists Selected for UK O&G Safety Awards

Industry body Oil & Gas UK reported Wednesday that it and its partner Step Change in Safety have shortlisted the finalists for the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Safety Awards. Seven awards will be presented on the day of the event, which is scheduled for April 24 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

A new prize has been created this year: an Award for Workforce Engagement, which will be contested by Shell UK, Cosalt Offshore and Global Producer 3.

Other awards for Safety Leadership, Safety Representative of the Year, Preventative Safety Action, Most Promising Individual, Innovation in Safety and Ideas in Safety will see 15 other firms – including majors and independents like BP, Marathon, Nexen and TAQA Bratani – considered for recognition.

Oil & Gas UK Health and Safety Director Robert Paterson commented in a statement:

"Once again, I'm pleased to say we've seen a very high calibre of entries to the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. I'd like to congratulate all the finalists and wish them all the very best of luck on the day."

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Finalists Selected for UK O&G Safety Awards

Industry body Oil & Gas UK reported Wednesday that it and its partner Step Change in Safety have shortlisted the finalists for the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Safety Awards. Seven awards will be presented on the day of the event, which is scheduled for April 24 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

A new prize has been created this year: an Award for Workforce Engagement, which will be contested by Shell UK, Cosalt Offshore and Global Producer 3.

Other awards for Safety Leadership, Safety Representative of the Year, Preventative Safety Action, Most Promising Individual, Innovation in Safety and Ideas in Safety will see 15 other firms – including majors and independents like BP, Marathon, Nexen and TAQA Bratani – considered for recognition.

Oil & Gas UK Health and Safety Director Robert Paterson commented in a statement:

"Once again, I'm pleased to say we've seen a very high calibre of entries to the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. I'd like to congratulate all the finalists and wish them all the very best of luck on the day."

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Finalists Selected for UK O&G Safety Awards

Industry body Oil & Gas UK reported Wednesday that it and its partner Step Change in Safety have shortlisted the finalists for the 2013 UK Oil and Gas Safety Awards. Seven awards will be presented on the day of the event, which is scheduled for April 24 at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

A new prize has been created this year: an Award for Workforce Engagement, which will be contested by Shell UK, Cosalt Offshore and Global Producer 3.

Other awards for Safety Leadership, Safety Representative of the Year, Preventative Safety Action, Most Promising Individual, Innovation in Safety and Ideas in Safety will see 15 other firms – including majors and independents like BP, Marathon, Nexen and TAQA Bratani – considered for recognition.

Oil & Gas UK Health and Safety Director Robert Paterson commented in a statement:

"Once again, I'm pleased to say we've seen a very high calibre of entries to the UK Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards. I'd like to congratulate all the finalists and wish them all the very best of luck on the day."

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CB&I Selected for Ichthys Gig

CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $80 million by JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd. The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning for non-cryogenic storage tanks for the Ichthys project LNG facilities in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

"We are pleased to continue our relationship with JKC on this project," said Luke Scorsone, executive vice president and Group president of Fabrication Services. "This award builds on CB&I's involvement in many of the major LNG and other oil and gas projects in this region, and we are well positioned to support the infrastructure development needs of these important projects."

Project completion is scheduled for 2015.

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CB&I Selected for Ichthys Gig

CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $80 million by JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd. The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning for non-cryogenic storage tanks for the Ichthys project LNG facilities in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

"We are pleased to continue our relationship with JKC on this project," said Luke Scorsone, executive vice president and Group president of Fabrication Services. "This award builds on CB&I's involvement in many of the major LNG and other oil and gas projects in this region, and we are well positioned to support the infrastructure development needs of these important projects."

Project completion is scheduled for 2015.

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