MDR McDermott International Inc

   By Jason Ng 
 

KUALA LUMPUR--Malaysia's state-energy company Petroliam Nasional Bhd. said Friday it has awarded an engineering and construction contract for the development of two gas fields to a joint venture of Technip S.A. (TEC.FR) and Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd. (5186.KU).

The two gas fields are located in Block SK316, north of Bintulu in Sarawak state, Petroliam Nasional, also known as Petronas, said in a statement. There were two other bidders, Berlian McDermott Sdn. Bhd. and SAIPEM (M) Sdn. Bhd., that had vied for the contract, Petronas said.

Financial details weren't disclosed.

Write to Jason Ng in Kuala Lumpur at jason.ng@wsj.com

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