Shtokman contract for Aker Solutions
Engineering major Aker Solutions has together with Technip France and SBM Offshore been awarded a 25 million EUR contract on the development of a concept definition and engineering design for the Shtokman project floating production unit.
The assignment might be the start of a comprehensive and long-term engagement by the three companies in the huge project in the Barents Sea.
The scope of work includes design, FPU concept definition, FEED design for the hull, turret & mooring system and topsides. The work will be performed by an integrated team involving the three partners of the Consortium, with Aker Solutions as leader. The consortium is committed to take any opportunity to increase the Russian content and transfer its technology as per the guide line given by SDAG, a press release from Aker Solutions reads.
The consortium will also tender for the full an Engineering, Procurement Supply Construction and Commissioning (EPSCC) contract in 2010.
