Aker Kvaerner will provide the procurement, construction, functional commissioning, testing and training needs for the scheme.  The contract has commenced, with a seven-month construction period.

This latest contract is in addition to the five-year capital maintenance works that Aker Kvaerner has been carrying out since July 2005. As part of Northumbrian Water's current asset management programme at Bran Sands, the work focuses on the continued smooth operation and productivity of the facilities. Aker Kvaerner also provides engineering expertise for all mechanical, electrical, process, control, instrumentation and telemetry requirements, and all civil engineering works.

Northumbrian Water also recently awarded Aker Kvaerner its "Contractor Health and Safety Award" for 2006. Fourteen other contractors entered this award category and the achievement recognises Aker Kvaerner's significant contribution to the promotion of health and safety in the business.

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Media:
Mark Corry, Aker Kvaerner, Stockton-on-Tees. Tel: +44 (0)1642 602221
Vanessa Mourant, Aker Kvaerner, London. Mob: +44 (0)7771 806566

Torbjørn S. Andersen, SVP Group Communications, Aker Kvaerner. Tel: +47 67 51 30 36, Mob: +47 928 85 542

 

Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, Vice President, Aker Kvaerner, Group Comms. Tel: +47 67 51 30 39

Suppliers:
For further information about sourcing and potential subcontracts for this project, please contact Annette Salter. Tel: +44 (0)1642 343352

 

AKER KVÆRNER ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Aker Kvaerner"), is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner comprises several industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper. The Aker Kvaerner group is organised into two principal business streams, namely Oil & Gas and E&C, each consisting of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Kvaerner is used as the common brand/trademark for most of these entities.

The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 41.4 billion and employs approximately 24,000 people in more than 30 countries.

Aker Kvaerner is part of the Aker Group (www.akerasa.com), a leading multi-industry powerhouse with more than 40 000 employees and NOK 80 billion revenues. Aker owns 50.01 per cent of Aker Kvaerner, and the group is also a major European shipbuilder and a significant participant in the fisheries industry.

 

Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of AKER KVAERNER ASA. Aker Kvaerner's Engineering Services business provides total asset life cycle solutions including conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project management, construction and commissioning, through to operation and maintenance services, modifications and process improvements. 

 Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) provides water and sewerage services in the north east of England under the brand name Northumbrian Water and serves 2.6 million people in the north with water and sewerage services.

This press release may include forward-looking information or statements and is subject to our disclaimer, see our web-pages www.akerkvaerner.com