Member News: Bilfinger UK – extends contract with bp for a further three years, securing over 250 jobs

February 14, 2025
Member News: Bilfinger UK – extends contract with bp for a further three years, securing over 250 jobs
  • Bilfinger UK has been awarded a three-year contract extension, ensuring the continuation of over 250 jobs onshore and offshore
  • Won initial AIP (access, insulation and painting) contract in 2019
  • Services now include tank entry and specialist cleaning

 Leading engineering and maintenance provider Bilfinger UK has been awarded a three-year contract extension with bp in the North Sea.

Since 2019, Bilfinger UK has supported bp’s North Sea portfolio with access, insulation, and painting services, as well as expanding their service provision to include tank entry and specialist cleaning. The renewed agreement extends until 2027, with a dedicated team of 14 onshore and 241 offshore.

George Rennie, Vice President of Offshore Services at Bilfinger Engineering & Maintenance UK, said: “From the award of our contract in 2019 to present day, our agreement with bp has evolved into a trusted service provision and value driven model where we have a shared vision and aligned goals for the future.

“Innovation and efficiency are embedded into our delivery along with a strong safety culture, where we put people first.

“We look forward to continuing our support across bp’s North Sea portfolio for a further three years.”

 

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