Statoil said it has awarded Bristow Norway contracts for personnel transportation from Bergen and Floro from next year.
The contracts are worth NOK1billion and for a fixed term period of five years.
The company said the deal also includes four yearly options.
Astrid Sørensen, Statoil’s senior vice president for joint operations support, said:“The contract awards will strengthen the competitiveness of the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) through opening up for more efficient flight programme that will help reduce costs for the petroleum business.
“This ensures predictability in relation to long-term activities and adds value on the NCS. We look forward to further develop the cooperation with Bristow Norway, and working closely on the new contracts.”
Statoil said by combing the new contracts with the current helicopter portfolio, Statoil will have five permanent personnel transportation helicopters in Bergen and one in Floro from May 2017.