Statoil has contracted Kvaerner for works including preparation and docking of it Njord A semisubmersible production facility under a project framework agreement (PFA) for the upgrade of the facility.
The call-off work has an estimated value of US42.3 million (NOK 350 million).
The first call-off for front-end engineering and design (FEED) was signed when the initial PFA was agreed. In May, Statoil made a call-off for yard stay at Kvaerner's yard at Stord.
The option that now has been called-off is for preparations of reconstruction and execution of docking of the platform, which includes removal of derrick, flare, lifeboat system and inspection. Prefabrication of time critical elements, mainly two pontoons that will increase the buoyancy of the hull, is also a part of the scope.
The platform is now moored quayside at Kvaerner, where it will be situated until derrick, flare and lifeboats are removed. Simultaneously, fabrication of the two new pontoons will commence. The dry dock phase is expected to last until end August 2017.
Njord A was delivered from then Aker Stord in 1997.