Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (Bril) said yesterday it had landed a contract potentially worth up to £40million, which could lead to up to 50 jobs.
Centrica Energy has awarded it a three-year deal with a couple of two-year extension options.
Bril said it was the largest inspection, repair and maintenance contract Centrica had awarded.
The deal involves Bril and parent Bibby Offshore’s diving services and will create 10 jobs in Aberdeen and up to 40 offshore.
Bril is to provide Centrica with all onshore and offshore support functions for both remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and diving support vessels (DSVs).
The project will cover the UK North Sea, Irish Sea, Dutch North Sea and potentially Trinidad.
Bril managing director Mike Arnold said: “This is a significant contract win and really showcases the impressive level of work and resources Bril can provide. The scope of work includes the provision of both DSV and ROV support across Centrica’s global assets.
“We are immensely pleased with the level of confidence shown by Centrica as a major global operator in our ability to deliver new and innovative solutions.
“2013 has been an incredibly successful year so far, with the recent addition of the multi-purpose offshore vessel Toisa Warrior to our fleet. Staff numbers have also soared with Bril now boasting over 60 offshore and more than 30 onshore, with future recruitment plans in place.”
Trevor Thomson, head of engineering at Centrica Energy, said: “Centrica Energy is committed to securing the future of our assets and maximising recovery in exploration and production across our portfolio.
“The specialist support we receive from the diverse supply chain in the North Sea and beyond will continue to play a key role in our successes. At Centrica Energy we continue to make significant investments not only in our own people, also the capabilities of our contractors. We are looking forward to working with Bril on new and existing drilling and production campaigns.”
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