Subsea 7 S.A. announced that Subsea Integration Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at forming a framework agreement with bp for integrated subsea developments. Under the framework agreement, Subsea Integration Alliance would work with bp from concept selection, through the full field life cycle, to deliver enhanced subsea project performance, based on new ways of working and an innovative commercial model. A new team would be formed to oversee and manage activity across the programme with a focus on safety, quality and subsea project performance.