Aker Solutions set to support redevelopment of landmark subsea field
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
13 March 2013 - Aker Solutions, the international oil services provider, has
secured a NOK 650 million (GBP 70 million) contract with BP to help redevelop
one of the largest oil fields in the UK sector.
The Aberdeen operation of Aker Solutions will manufacture and supply all subsea
controls equipment for the Quad 204 project, the redevelopment of the
Schiehallion and Loyal fields located approximately 100 miles west of the
Shetland Islands.
The scope of work includes subsea controls equipment for subsea trees, manifolds
and subsea safety isolation valves as well as controls distribution assemblies.
The Schiehallion and Loyal fields are estimated to contain a further 450 million
barrels of recoverable oil and a GBP 3 billion upgrade is underway. Due to the
water depth in the area, Schiehallion is entirely reliant on subsea production
technology and is collected on a floating production, storage and offloading
vessel (FPSO).
Alan Brunnen, head of Aker Solutions' subsea business said: "West of Shetland is
an exciting area for oil and gas and we are delighted to continue our successful
relationship with BP by playing such a significant role in the continuing
development of this project."
"Our subsea business continues to grow from strength to strength, enabling our
clients to operate in deeper and harsher environments. Our subsea controls
centre of excellence is based in Aberdeen, so it is fantastic to be able to
service such a high profile project in its local market."
The deliverables will be managed, designed and built by Aker Solutions' subsea
controls centre of excellence in Aberdeen with the first deliveries made in the
first half of 2014.
Aker Solutions is the world leader in providing subsea production control
systems for the oil and gas industry. This state-of-the-art technology allows
subsea wells to be monitored and managed remotely through a complex series of
hydraulic and electrical connections between the surface and the seabed,
reducing the need for remote operated vehicle (ROV) intervention.
Aker Solutions is one of the largest employers in the North East of Scotland,
employing more than 2 700 staff. In May 2012, the company made a commitment to
create 500 additional jobs in the region within 24 months.
ENDS
For further information, please contact:
Media:
Severin Roald, Vice President Communications, Aker Solutions. Tel:
+47 22 94 55 23, Mob: +47 92 03 00 33, E-mail: severin.roald(at)akersolutions.com
Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, SVP Investor Relations, Aker Solutions. Tel: +47 67 51 30 39,
Mob: +47 91 13 71 94, E-mail: lasse.torkildsen(at)akersolutions.com
Suppliers:
For further information about sourcing and potential subcontracts for this
project, please visit www.akersolutions.com/suppliers
Career opportunities:
Visit http://www.akersolutions.com/careers
Aker Solutions provides oilfield products, systems and services for customers in
the oil and gas industry world-wide. The company's knowledge and technologies
span from reservoir to production and through the life of a field.
Aker Solutions brings together engineering and technologies for oil and gas
drilling, field development and production. The company employs approximately
27 500 people in more than 30 countries. We apply the knowledge and create and
use technologies that deliver our customers' solutions.
Aker Solutions ASA is the parent company in the group, which consists of a
number of separate legal entities. Aker Solutions is used as the common brand
and trademark for most of these entities. In 2011 Aker Solutions had aggregated
annual revenues of approximately NOK 36.5 billion. The company is listed on the
Oslo Stock Exchange.
This press release may include forward-looking information or statements and is
subject to our disclaimer, see www.akersolutions.com.
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Source: Aker Solutions ASA via Thomson Reuters ONE
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