Project Overview and Development Concept

Equinor has initiated a bid process for subsea hardware related to the Bay du Nord project, a challenging multi-field phased development located offshore eastern Canada in the Flemish Pass basin. The project site is in harsh, iceberg-prone waters at a depth of 1170 meters. The base-case development concept involves a phased subsea development with an initial scope of 16 wells, which could expand to 42 wells over time. These wells will be tied back to a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel with a capacity of 160,000 barrels per day. A final investment decision for the project is not expected until late 2026 at the earliest.

Key Contractors and Expression of Interest

Equinor has already selected its primary contractors for the project. BW Offshore is set to supply the FPSO, while the Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), comprising SLB, OneSubsea, and Subsea7, is responsible for the subsea systems. SIA, which is also conducting front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for the subsea umbilical, riser, and flowline system, has released an expression of interest (EoI) for major fabrication services. This EoI covers the fabrication of subsea equipment for the initial 16-well phase of the project.

Scope of Work and Fabrication Requirements

The EoI seeks companies from Newfoundland & Labrador capable of fabricating large subsea equipment, specifically integrated template structures (ITS) and manifolds, with individual items weighing up to approximately 400 tonnes. This equipment typically includes a structural frame, large-bore and small-bore piping, valves, hubs, connectors and couplers, and control systems. Selected contractors will be involved in studies commencing in the first quarter of 2026. If the project is sanctioned, fabrication activities are scheduled to occur between early 2027 and late 2031.

Facility and Logistics Requirements

Interested companies must have access to a dedicated fabrication facility that meets specific criteria. The facility must be an enclosed building capable of fabricating multiple 400-tonne structures and allow for the movement of these structures around the site. Additionally, the facility must have direct ocean access with a quayside capable of handling 400-tonne structures and berthing ocean-going vessels. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is 1 December.

Project Resources and Timeline

The Bay du Nord project will develop five separate discoveries—Bay du Nord, Cappahayden, Cambriol, and others—which collectively hold more than 1 billion barrels of oil, according to the local regulator. The target for first oil production from the project is currently set for 2031.

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