Aberdeen, United Kingdom – International industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded a significant contract to deliver Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection services across all of bp’s North Sea assets.
This new award builds on the longstanding collaboration between the two companies and follows the recent three-year extension of Bilfinger’s insulation, access and painting (ISP) contract with bp in the UK, which was first secured in 2019.
Under the agreement, Bilfinger will deploy a wide range of advanced inspection technologies, including robotics and artificial intelligence, to enhance asset integrity management. These solutions are designed to increase efficiency, improve safety, and reduce carbon emissions, supporting bp’s wider commitment to sustainable offshore operations.
A key feature of the contract is the introduction of a fully integrated, end-to-end digital workflow. This approach aims to transform inspection practices by enabling real-time data management, streamlined reporting, and AI-ready integration. By embracing smart digitisation, Bilfinger will deliver inspection services that not only meet but exceed industry expectations for reliability and sustainability.
The expansion of service scope across the North Sea assets demonstrates bp’s continued confidence in Bilfinger’s capability to provide safe, efficient, and innovative solutions. It also reinforces Bilfinger’s position as a trusted partner for the oil and gas industry in the UK continental shelf.This latest contract strengthens the company’s portfolio of asset integrity and inspection services, ensuring the continued safe operation of critical offshore infrastructure in one of the world’s most mature oil and gas regions.
Source: https://www.bilfinger.com/