Aker Solutions warns of possible job losses after missing out on Statoil contract
Aker Solutions today warned it could be forced to cut jobs, after missing out on a deal with Norwegian operator Statoil.
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SUT honours “back of a napkin” subsea compression innovator
An idea drawn on the back of a napkin for the first full scale subsea compression station has led to its inventor being honoured by the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT).
The Journey: Aker’s Matt Corbin
Matt Corbin heads up one the subsea industry's most prominent firms.
Aker Solutions and MAN form subsea compression alliance
Aker Solutions has teamed with German firm Man Diesel & Turbo to develop the next-generation in subsea compression systems that can be used even at the smallest oil and gas fields.
Aker wins subsea deal
Aker landed a contract from Murphy Sabah Oil for work offshore Malaysia.
Aker Solutions strengthens senior team with appointment
Aker Solution has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new regional president for the UK and Africa. David Clark will oversee expansion and support operations in the key markets using more than 30 years of experience in the oilfield services. Clark most recently worked as vice president of production facilities for Schlumberger as well as positions earlier in his career at Wood Group and Technip.
Aker earnings hit by North Sea slump
Dwindling North Sea demand has hit Aker Solutions’ earnings.
Aker Solutions wins first order for offshore work in Mexico
Aker Solutions has won its first order for work in offshore Mexico. The company secured the deal from Saipem to supply umbilicals for the Pemex-operated Lakach deepwater natural gas field. Aker will deliver electro-hydraulic steel tube umbilicals of about 73 kilometres, which will help connect Mexico’s first subsea gas development to onshore processing facilities.
Aker Solutions delivers key component of Gulf of Mexico oil spill prevention technology
An oil and gas services company has produced a component of capping technology which limits environmental risks associated with production in the Gulf of Mexico. Aker Solutions has delivered a key component for the Subsea Containment Assembly (SCA) which is being crafted by the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC). The SCA is designed to contain well control incidents by connecting and creating seals which prevent oil leaks.
Oil workers could be offered incentives to go green
Oil workers could be offered incentives to ditch the commute and move closer to the city in a bid to meet green targets.
Aker Solutions wins hook-up contract for Mariner development
Aker Solutions has secured a £120million contract for work on the Mariner oilfield development in the UK North Sea. The agreement will see the company provide engineering, construction and commissioning services during the development’s hook-up phase. Aker will carry out the work on behalf of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering on the development. The deal comes in addition to a five-year maintenance and modification service contract awarded by Statoil in June.
Christmas cancelled for oil firm workers
A leading oil and gas company has cancelled Christmas parties for thousands of workers – because bosses fear upsetting colleagues who are losing their jobs. Aker Solutions, which employs more than 2,000 people in Aberdeen, called a halt to its annual festive celebrations to show “sympathy” with hundreds of staff in Norway who have been affected by cutbacks. The company is shedding posts in Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund, Kristiansund and Trondheim, but not in Aberdeen. Staff based in the north-east were reported to be upset at the decision to ditch the festivities. The oil and gas services firm has gone all-out in recent years to celebrate the festive season, hiring specialist party planners to run a family fun day at Ardoe House Hotel.
Aker Solutions secures financial authority approval for company shake-up
Norwegian company Aker Solutions is one step closer to finalising plans for its split at the end of this month.