TotalEnergies handpicks Daewoo E&C for work on LNG project in Oceania
What happened
TotalEnergies has named Daewoo E&C as preferred bidder for EPCC of the Papua LNG CPF and wellpads. The award is described as preferred status and the final contract is yet to be finalised while the project is targeting a FID window; buyers should watch how the EPCC will nominate and own long‑lead items. Confirm whether major equipment (e.g., compressors, process trains) will sit inside the EPCC or remain buyer‑procured to avoid late expedited buys
Why the category manager should care
Treat the preferred‑bidder call as a real shift in counterparty; negotiating long‑lead ownership and approval rights now preserves buyer procurement optionality
Key facts
- Preferred bidder for EPCC of central processing facility and wellpads
- Project targeting 6 mtpa LNG processing from Elk‑Antelope fields
- FID targeted in the second half of 2026 (contract not finalised)