Azerbaijan, Baku, July 5 /Trend, E.Ismayilov/
Mechanical services company EnerMech has been awarded an £8.2 million ($12 million) crane operation, maintenance and inspection contract by BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd in Azerbaijan, www.allmediascotland.com reported.
The three year deal includes the provision of core personnel for offshore crane operations in Baku, lifting equipment, engineering and technical services, spare parts, repair and refurbishment and training services.
The work-scope covers 12 BP offshore pedestal cranes operating in the Chirag, Central Azeri, West Azeri, East Azeri and deepwater Gunashli developments, as well as the Shah Deniz gas development project in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.
It's anticipated EnerMech will deploy an average of 60 staff per year in Baku, including offshore core crews, ad hoc crews and office staff. An important element of the deal is EnerMech's commitment to employ Azeri nationals in the majority of posts within 30 months of the start of the contract.