GDF Suez launches Bonaparte FLNG concept definition

GDF SUEZ Bonaparte has contracted Wood Group Kenny (WGK) for a pre-FEED subsea concept definition study for the Bonaparte LNG project off northern Australia.

May 13th, 2013

Offshore staff

PARIS --GDF SUEZ Bonaparte has contracted Wood Group Kenny (WGK) for a pre-FEED subsea concept definition study for the Bonaparte LNG project off northern Australia.

This will harness gas from the previously “stranded” Petrel, Frigate, and Tern fields in the Timor Sea.

GDF Suez plans development via afloating LNG facility.

WGK’s team in Perth, Australia will perform the study.

5/13/2013

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