IKM Testing Awarded Goliat Pipeline Contract

IKM Testing of Norway has been awarded a frame contract for pipeline and process services for the Goliat Field in the Barents Sea by Eni Norge.

The initial duration of the contract is three years, with two periods of two years as option. The contract represents a value of more than MNOK 500, including options.   

The work is divided into two main phases:  
- Pipeline and Process Services during Operational Readiness Phase (Project Scope)   
- Pipeline and Process Services during Operational Phase (Operations Scope)  

Operational Readiness Phase (Project Scope) commences immediately and there will be considerable work with engineering and commissioning of subsea pipelines and potential completion of process systems.  During Operational Phase the contract includes Routine pipeline pigging and  Pipeline Inspection pigging in addition to Topside process support and maintenance services such as pressure testing, nitrogen services, inspection services, steam services, machining services, chemical cleaning, hot oil flushing, hydro jetting and bolt tensioning.

Through this contract IKM Testing will utilize its multi competence within a broad range of services. The majority of engineering and preparation work will be performed at head office in Sola, while execution of several operations and services will be organized though the Hammerfest branch office.   

"We are very pleased with Eni Norge trusting us this large scale and important contract, and do look forward to a close cooperation. The award shows that we are competitive in an international market, and it confirms our position as the leading contractor in Norway within pipeline pre-commissioning and process support services" says Vidar Haugland.