McDermott awarded offshore subsea contract from Hess Corporation

• McDermott selected for best total solution for customer
• McDermott to provide subsea tieback work for the Hess Penn State Deep (PSD) field in the Gulf of Mexico
• Award marks the beginning of a new relationship with Hess

                   
HOUSTON, March 01, 2017 -- McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) announced today a contract award from Hess Corporation for subsea tieback work for its deepwater Penn State Deep (PSD) field in the Gulf of Mexico. 

“This marks our first project with Hess Corporation in recent history and we look forward to providing industry best operational excellence, quality and safety,” said Scott Munro, McDermott’s Vice President for Americas, Europe and Africa. “Once again, we have demonstrated that we can provide the best total solution for our clients.  We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Hess.” 

The PSD field is located in the Garden Banks 216 block in approximately 1,500 feet of water. Discovered in 1996, the PSD field began production in 1999. 

The lump sum contract will be reflected in McDermott’s first quarter 2017 backlog.

About McDermott
McDermott is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for upstream field developments worldwide. The Company delivers fixed and floating production facilities, pipelines and subsea systems from concept to commissioning for complex offshore and subsea oil and gas projects to help oil companies safely produce and transport hydrocarbons. Our customers include national and major energy companies. Operating in approximately 20 countries across the world, our locally focused and globally integrated resources include approximately 12,400 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels, fabrication facilities and engineering offices. We are renowned for our extensive knowledge and experience, technological advancements, performance records, superior safety and commitment to deliver. McDermott has served the energy industry since 1923.  As used in this press release, McDermott includes McDermott International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. To learn more, visit our website at www.mcdermott.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
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