Amec Foster Wheeler has landed a £125million nuclear deal.
It comes the same day Wood Group revealed a £2.2billion takeover of the firm.
The contract win is with EDF Energy Nuclear Generation.
Under thee deal, AMEC will continue to provide operational support for the UK reactor fleet, which began more than 50 years ago. The five-year agreement, with an option to extend for a further five years, follows Amec Foster Wheeler’s partnership with EDF Energy under two similar frameworks – TSA1 and TSA2.
Stuart Crooks, EDF Energy’s managing director of Generation, said: “Amec Foster Wheeler has worked in partnership with EDF Energy for a number of years and shares our vision for zero harm, exceptional nuclear safety performance, and world record-breaking results. The support of all our strategic partners is an important factor as we continue to operate our nuclear stations to the highest standards, providing secure, low-carbon, affordable power for the UK.”
Clive White, president of Amec Foster Wheeler’s Clean Energy business, added: “Amec Foster Wheeler’s deep technical knowledge and strong track record in project delivery are crucial to our continued support for EDF Energy’s UK stations, which are producing more electricity than at any time since 2003.
“Amec Foster Wheeler’s relentless focus on safety and efficiency is designed to maximise the value of our customers’ assets, and we look forward to working in close partnership with EDF Energy to ensure the safe, efficient, return on investment from its UK nuclear stations.”
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