The Sakhalin Energy Investment Group has awarded Aker Kvaerner a USD 150 million contract for the development of the Sakhalin II Phase 2 project in Russia. The Sakhalin II gas and oil field will be developed with two offshore platforms with concrete substructures sitting on the seabed. The surrounding conditions in this region are challenging. The area is subject to seismic activity and pack ice is generated and drifts from the Sea of Okhotsk every year from October to May. The concrete substructures ensure robust foundations in harsh weather condition. Aker Kvaerner’s contract includes engineering, procurement, management and project services for two platform substructures. Aker Kvaerner has already started the engineering and procurement forthe two platforms from its offices in Oslo. Mr. Astor Nyborg has been appointed project manager. Aker Kvaerner will also supply construction management assistance to Quattrogemini, the Finnish contractor responsible for establishing the dry dock and the construction of the concrete substructures to the project.
