Wood Group, Heerema join forces for wellhead platform work

Energy services company Wood Group and Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer wellhead platform development, from design to installation, hook-up and commissioning, to clients on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

Wood Group said on Tuesday that, bringing together Wood Group’s engineering expertise and HFG’s specialist services in the engineering and construction of large and complex structures for the offshore oil & gas and energy-related industries, the MoU strategically supports client demand in the NCS for wellhead platforms that offer cost efficient solutions for field developments.

Dave Stewart, CEO for Wood Group’s Asset Life Cycle Solutions business in the Eastern Hemisphere said: “This MoU positions us to provide innovative services to clients, through integrating Wood Group’s strong global engineering expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Norwegian sector with HFG’s broad experience and know-how for construction and installation in the North Sea offshore industry. We look forward to breathing new efficiencies and technical innovations into the NCS through the success of our collaboration.”

Koos-Jan van Brouwershaven, CEO of Heerema Fabrication Group said: “We are delighted to combine our strengths for the Norwegian offshore market. Both our companies enjoy a solid reputation and long-term relationships with shared clients. The MoU underlines our continuing commitment to offer competitive turn-key solutions to our customers.”