“The fact that Aibel has won this prestigious contract proves that we can assert ourselves in keen competition, that we have a sound implementation model and the necessary expertise and experience. We have tailored the organisation to undertake efficient new structure projects, are highly motivated, and are looking forward to get started on this extensive and important industrial project in cooperation with Statoil,” says CEO and President in Aibel, Jan Skogseth.
The contract, which will be managed from the company’s Oslo branch, offers a variety of interesting tasks. It includes both engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and will involve more than 3,000 associates at its peak. Work will start immediately.
Three modules
The platform deck for the drilling platform will comprise three modules. Aibel is to build the largest module, the main support frame (MSF), at the company’s yard in Thailand. The drilling support module (DSM), which is the second largest, will be built at the company’s yard in Haugesund. The final module, the drilling equipment set (DES), will be built by partner Nymo in Grimstad.
Work on combining the three modules will start in the autumn of 2017. This will take place at the company’s yard in Haugesund. The finished platform will be handed over to Statoil in the second quarter of 2018.
Prestigious project
The contract has an estimated value of NOK eight billion. In addition to Nymo, who will build one of the modules, Odfjell and National Oilwell will also make important contributions. CEO and President Jan Skogseth is confident that Aibel will make the project a success for Statoil.
“The Gudrun and Troll projects proved that we are capable of delivering major EPC projects. Since then, we have optimised the implementation model and worked hard to streamline the organisation and work methods. Winning this prestigious project gives us a unique opportunity to make good on our ability to deliver,” he says.
Customized and competent organisation
Aibel has composed an optimal organisation to undertake an efficient new structure project.
“With extremely skilled and experienced managers and professionals, we are planning on extensive interaction between the various locations. This places high demands on expertise, cooperation and implementation capacity, but will also ensure a more optimal implementation of the project,” says Nils Arne Hatleskog, EVP for Field Development.
Aibel estimates using almost 6,000 man-years on the Johan Sverdrup project, shared between the various disciplines. In addition there will be all the spin-off effects at and around the areas where the project will be carried out.
