Subsea7 secures “sizeable” contract for Bittern oil and gas field offshore UK worth up to $150 million

(WO) – Subsea7 has won a “sizeable” contract by Dana Petroleum (E&P) Limited for the Bittern offshore oil and gas field development approximately 190km east of Aberdeen in the UK Central North Sea, at a water depth of 90 m. According to a statement, the contract award is worth between $50 million and $150 million.

The contract scope includes project management, engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of a 22km 12” water injection pipeline. Subsea7’s scope also includes associated subsea structures and tie-ins at the Triton Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO) vessel and the Bittern field.

Project management and engineering work will commence immediately in Aberdeen. The offshore activities are scheduled for Q3 2025.

According to field partner Serica Energy, the Bittern offshore oil and gas field is located south-east of the Triton FPSO. The field was found in 1996 and has been developed through five production wells and two water injection wells via a subsea tie-back to the Triton FPSO.

Steve Wisely, Senior Vice President of UK and Global Inspection, Repair and Maintenance, Subsea7, said, "We are pleased that Dana Petroleum has chosen Subsea7 to provide project management expertise and engineering technical knowledge for this important field development. We look forward to supporting Dana in meeting their project objectives and for the opportunity to play a key role in the safe and successful completion of Bittern."