Aker Solutions secure Total contract

Aker Solutions has secured a three year contract to provide operations and maintenance services at Total’s new Shetland Gas Plant.

The deal will see the creation of up to 150 jobs in support of the contract, both onsite at SGP and onshore in Aberdeen. The contract value was not disclosed.

Mike Forbes, UK managing director of Aker Solutions’ maintenance, modifications and operations business said: “This is a significant contract for us and I am delighted that Total E&P UK has chosen to build on our long-standing partnership with the award of this important contract.”

“The Shetland Gas Plant will be an integral part of the future UK gas supply and we are pleased our expertise and track record for delivery have been recognised and we can continue to be a part of the UK oil and gas success story together with Total E&P UK.”