The deal is one of two contracts being let by GDF SUEZ in regard to an initial concept definition design competition for the vessel and it also pre-qualifies KBR as a contender for the EPC delivery phase of the project.
The concept definition work, which is in underway in KBR’s London operations centre in Leatherhead, is expected to last up to 12 months.
KBR Hydrocarbons Group president Roy Oelking said the company hopes the new relationship will prove valuable for both companies as the project moves towards the EPC phase.
"This work follows KBR’s recent FLNG front-end projects in London, Houston and Perth, Oelking added.
"FLNG represents a new market for the industry and KBR’s engineering capability is already being utilized in several FLNG projects around the world."
In recent years, the company has developed an extensive global FLNG engineering capabilities.
It produces on its experienced resource pool with capabilities in FPSO and onshore LNG EPC delivery, the company said.
KBR is a engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets.
