State-owned Norwegian energy giant Equinor has ensured continued helicopter activity in central Norway by extending the CHC Helicopter Service’s flying mission until the end of the decade.
Equinor has expanded its range deal With CHC helicopter service for personnel transport and search and rescue services in Central Norway until 2030 through the exercise of two options worth NOK 1.7 billion ($177 million) in the period from 1 February 2028 to 31 January 2030.
The company operates Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for Equinor in central Norway, including from Kristiansund with two passenger helicopters and a backup search and rescue (SAR) helicopter; Brønnøysund with one passenger helicopter, also used for medical evacuation; It has one helicopter for search and rescue at the facility.
CHC will now continue to offer it Helicopter services From bases in Kristiansund and Bronwysund, as well as search and rescue services in Heidrun. The contract provides predictability to maintain current helicopter readiness and capabilities throughout the option period.
The latest extension ensures the continued availability of helicopter capacity, which is essential for safe personnel transportation and emergency preparedness for Equinor’s operations in the region.
Mitty OtoySenior Vice President of Joint Operations Support at Equinor commented: “Safe transportation of employees to and from our facilities is a prerequisite for safe operations.
“With this extension, we are securing robust and predictable helicopter services in central Norway until 2030. This is an area with a high level of activity for Equinor.”
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