- Advanced manufacturing approach enables efficient execution and faster delivery for large-scale deepwater project
Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea™ joint venture has been awarded a contract by Eni North Ganal Limited (Subsidiary of Searah Limited, a joint venture Company between Eni and PETRONAS) to deliver a steel tube umbilical system for the Kutei North Hub field development project offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Supporting one of the region’s most significant deepwater developments, SLB OneSubsea will engineer, procure and manufacture 94.6 km of umbilical for water depths of up to 2,200 meters. With a total system weight of approximately 6,700 tons, the project represents one of the largest umbilical contracts awarded in the industry to date.
The project will be executed using SLB OneSubsea’s advanced manufacturing approach, combining its Oscilay™ and planetary production lines. By enabling parallel manufacturing activities, this approach increases production efficiency and significantly reduces delivery timelines compared with conventional single-line methods.
“Operators are looking for partners who can help them move projects forward with confidence,” said Mads Hjelmeland, chief executive officer of SLB OneSubsea. “This award demonstrates how we combine technical expertise with innovative manufacturing capabilities to support efficient project execution and accelerated delivery, while maintaining the reliability and performance required for demanding deepwater developments.”
For this application, the umbilical system is designed to meet a design pressure of 10,000 psi. The project also includes the production of a single continuous umbilical length of 30 km, weighing approximately 2,100 tons, requiring specialized large-scale carousel capacity for manufacturing and storage.
Key points
SLB OneSubsea has been awarded a contract by Eni North Ganal Limited to deliver 94.6 km of steel tube umbilical for the Kutei North Hub development offshore Indonesia.
The umbilical system is designed to meet a design pressure of 10,000 psi and weighs approximately 6,700 tons.
By combining its Oscilay and planetary manufacturing technologies, SLB OneSubsea will improve production efficiency and accelerate delivery timelines.
About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
About SLB OneSubsea
SLB OneSubsea is driving a new subsea era leveraging digital and technology innovation to optimize our customers’ oil and gas production, reduce emissions in subsea operations, and unlock the large potential of subsea solutions to shape a sustainable energy future. SLB OneSubsea is a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 headquartered in Oslo and Houston, with 10,000 employees across the world.About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition.
About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition.









