Storage equipment manufacturer and service provider, Norco Group, has been contracted to be responsible for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and standby battery equipment on Total Exploration & Production Angola’s assets in offshore Block 17, which includes the Dalia, Girassol, Pazflor and CLOV Floating Production, Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs).

The contract with Total E&P Angola is to run for three years, with an option to extend for two more years. During this time, Norco is to provide preventative maintenance and emergency fault response.

Norco also has similar agreements with major operators in Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. It is also in an existing contract with Total E&P UK Ltd.

Commenting on the contract, the Commercial and Contracts Manager of Norco Group, Finbar Kelly said, “We’re delighted to be able to put pen to paper on this after some serious work behind the scenes. It’s our biggest strategic step thus far into offshore West Africa, and now we’re all focussed on delivering what we’ve agreed with Total.”

The Director, John Roy said, “It’s a testament to the work of the International Development team as well as the engineers who have serviced the contract with Total in the UK that we’ve been also now selected to work with them in Angola. I’m sure there will be logistics challenges in the current climate but we’re looking forward to proving we’re up to the task.”