Strategy Engineering & Consulting LLC has been awarded a contract by Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) for the design of a central production facility in the Eagle Ford shale.

Strategy’s scope includes project management, engineering, design, construction management, commissioning and start-up of the San Pedro central production facility. The sweet oil production facility is being designed for 30,000 barrels of oil per day and is expected to start-up 3Q 2013.

According to the release, Strategy is assisting Chesapeake with the full field development of its Faith Ranch acquisition in Dimmit, Maverick and Webb counties, Texas.

Strategy Engineering & Consulting LLC provides project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing and computerized maintenance management systems for onshore and offshore projects. The company is based in Houston.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas and oil properties in the US. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City.