Baker Hughes has secured a major subsea production systems award from Azule Energy to support operations in Angola’s Greater PAJ development, according to a press release issued June 25.
The company said it will supply deepwater horizontal tree systems designed for ultra-deepwater production, alongside subsea control modules, intervention workover control systems, and associated connection, distribution and topside equipment.
The scope also includes integrated tooling and services to support installation, commissioning, and long-term production performance from Baker Hughes’ facilities in Angola.
“Ultra-deepwater developments demand unmatched reliability and performance to ensure that production is safe, efficient and sustained over the life of the field,” Baker Hughes Executive Vice President of Oilfield Services & Equipment Amerino Gatti said.
He explained that “by combining Baker Hughes’ industry-leading offshore production technology with expertise honed through decades of experience of operating Angola’s deepwater fields,” the company is positive it can help Azule optimize production and deliver energy more effectively across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Delivery of the subsea trees under the award is expected to begin in 2027.
Angola remains one of Africa’s most active deepwater oil producers, with major offshore developments led by companies such as Azule Energy and TotalEnergies.
Azule’s project pipeline includes the PAJ oil project in Block 31 and the Agogo development in Block 15/06, while TotalEnergies and its partners approved the Kaminho deepwater project in Block 20/11 in 2024. Kaminho is expected to produce 70,000 barrels of oil per day and will mark the first large deepwater development in Angola’s Kwanza Basin.
Azule Energy is jointly owned by bp and Eni, with each company holding a 50% stake.
