BP has chosen Aker Kvaerner to perform the detail engineering, procurement and construction management assistance (EPcma) for the Skarv field development in the Norwegian Sea. Since November 2005, Aker Kvaerner has been involved with the project, performing the front-end engineering design of the complete production ship (FPSO) and intermediate engineering of the topsides. The total value of Aker Kvaerner’s new scope of work is NOK 2 billion. The new EPcma contract covers detail engineering and procurement work for the 16,000tn FPSO topsides as well as construction management assistance to BP. The production start for the field is scheduled for August 2011. The award is subject to final approval of the PDO by the Norwegian parliament.
