Technip’s Uk Operating Centre Managing Director, Bill Morrice said: “I am delighted that Repsol Sinopec Resources UK has chosen Technip to support them in maintainined this important UK oil and gas infrastructure”.

Under the contract, Technip will provide Repsol Sinopec with diving support and inspection, repair and maintenance services. The contract will run until the end of this year with a possible extension into 2017 / 2018.

The agreement also includes the provision of diving equipment, underwater engineering services, engineering support, personnel provision, diver inspection, ROV inspection, maintenance, repair, construction and decommissioning works.

Bill Morrice added: “We have an extensive track record in life of field extension work and have successfully delivered many projects of this type.”

“Furthermore, in these difficult times for the industry, we are extremely pleased to be entrusted to deliver this work, and look forward to working with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK.”

The project will be ran from Technip’s Aberdeen Base.