CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter and a number one supplier of offshore transportation options, has entered a $500 million strategic partnership with Aker BP to assist its offshore helicopter exercise in Norway.
The partnership’s preliminary time period is 5 years, with choices to increase for as much as 15 extra years. CHC will function plane for Aker BP from its bases in Sola and Valhall, together with three Sikorsky S-92s and three Leonardo AW189s.
“Aker BP’s selection of CHC Helikopter for this vital contract award displays the expertise, high-quality service and credibility our crew has constructed within the area,” stated Tom Burke, CEO of CHC Group. “CHC has supported Aker BP since 2014, and this new partnership strengthens this long-term relationship and emphasizes flight security, steady enchancment, and productiveness. The collaboration demonstrates Aker BP’s dedication to sustainable relationships that permit operators similar to CHC to spend money on folks, new applied sciences and enhanced capabilities for the longer term.”
Aker BP operates the offshore fields Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim and Skarv, and is a accomplice within the Johan Sverdrup area. Measured in manufacturing, Aker BP is considered one of Europe’s largest impartial oil corporations.
“The partnership with CHC shall be essential for sustaining continuity in our offshore operations,” stated Vegard Olsen, Logistics Supervisor, Aker BP ASA. “The helicopter companies act because the spine for personnel transport offshore, guaranteeing that we are able to preserve secure and environment friendly operations. We look ahead to working much more carefully with CHC to make sure protected transportation options for our personnel and additional enhance how we work.”
“I’m extremely happy with our crew for securing this vital contract,” stated Tore Villard, Managing Director, CHC Helikopter Service. “I do know I converse for everybody once I say we’re delighted to set this new partnership in movement. Along with Aker BP, we are going to ship enhanced worth for the economic system and workforce right here in Norway.”
