Aker Solutions recently awarded Vector Group a contract for the Ormen Lange field.  The package includes pipes, flanges and fittings in 6Mo,316 and carbon steel.

The Ormen Lange subsea compression test facility located at Nyhamna, is a pilot program for testing subsea compressors. The objective is to determine whether the subsea compressor (at depth of 900 metres) could become a possible alternative to offshore platforms. The benefit of having an alternative to current offshore platforms marks an important milestone for the future of the oil and gas industry. Prequalification of this new application is expected to be completed by end 2011.

 "Contracts such as these demonstrate that the Vector Piping Division has the commitment and capacity to meet the demands of key players in the field such as Aker Solutions. We are encouraged that Aker Solutions have demonstrated this level of confidence in our products and services by awarding such a contract to Vector Piping AS" commented Arne Aune,  CEO of Vector Group.