Baker Hughes has been selected by Azule Energy to provide subsea production systems for the Greater PAJ project, an offshore oil development in Blocks 31 and 31/21 in Angola.
The award covers delivery of deepwater horizontal tree systems, along with subsea control modules and intervention workover control systems.
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The horizontal tree systems are designed for ultra-deepwater operations, with capability for depths up to 10,000ft and pressure of 10,000 pounds per square inch.
The scope of the contract also includes related connection, distribution and topside equipment, as well as integrated tooling and services to support installation, commissioning and ongoing production.
Delivery of the subsea trees is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Baker Hughes oilfield services and equipment executive vice-president Amerino Gatti said: “Ultra-deepwater developments demand unmatched reliability and performance to ensure that production is safe, efficient and sustained over the life of the field.
“By combining Baker Hughes’ industry-leading offshore production technology with expertise honed through decades of experience of operating Angola’s deepwater fields, we can help Azule optimise production and deliver energy more effectively across sub-Saharan Africa.”
The agreement expands Baker Hughes’ offshore activities in Angola, where the company maintains its largest subsea installed base in sub-Saharan Africa.
Operations and supply chain support for the project will be provided from Baker Hughes’ facilities within Angola.
The modular design of its subsea tree systems enables tailored configuration and short delivery cycles, facilitating timely first production and maintaining long-term field performance.
Azule Energy, together with partners Sonangol E&P and Equinor, recently reached the final investment decision for the Greater PAJ Project, valued at $5.1bn (Kz5.12tn).
The project is expected to tap an estimated 252 million barrels (mbbl) of oil reserves, comprising approximately 143mbbl in Block 31 and 108mbbl in Block 31/21. The development is situated nearly 200km off the coast of Angola.
