Jan 23 (Reuters) - Otto Energy Ltd OEL.AX :
* SMI-71 facility design change and project update
* Joint venture proposal to modify design concept to a manned platform which allows direct tie-in to sales pipelines
* SMI-71 remains on track for first production in q4 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX5cYCLW Further company coverage: OEL.AX