The contract runs for three years and has two additional renewal options. The two companies have been working together in the North Sea for twelve years and will be additionally broadening their partnership. Services provided on Chevron's assets Alba North, Alba FSU, Captain WPP, Captain FPSO and Erskine Platform will include the supply of deck crews, rigging, coatings and insulation work, scaffolding, rope access, specialist cleaning and architectural services. This work secures continuity of employment for over 80 Salamis offshore employees on Chevron's assets, as well as onshore within its project support team. Last year, Bilfinger Salamis UK successfully worked closely with Chevron on the refurbishment of accommodation on the Captain FPSO and annual platform turnarounds.
Doug Sheal, delivery manager at Bilfinger Salamis UK, and his teams are well acquainted with the assets: "Our experienced onshore and offshore teams have an excellent knowledge of the Chevron assets. They are responsible for delivering integrated services and introducing new technologies. Over the last decade we have continually expanded our range of services to meet Chevron's requirements and to deliver added value."
Bilfinger Industrial Services plays a leading role in the maintenance of platforms in the North Sea. Dr. Michael Herbermann, CEO of Bilfinger Industrial Services, on the new contract in Scotland: "This major contract with Chevron demonstrates Bilfinger Salamis UK's high professionalism and the excellent reputation that we have in the oil and gas industry as a whole."