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.
Source: akersolutions.com
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