Kvaerner and China Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC) have established an engineering joint venture, Kvaerner COOEC Engineering & Technology (KCET), located in Qingdao, Shandong, China. KCET is established with an aim to carry out and further develop joint engineering capability for international EPC projects.
The new engineering company will be a part of the Kvaerner’s and COOEC’s delivery model for international EPC projects. Already, more than 70 experienced engineering personnel from both COOEC and Kvaerner are working to execute basic engineering for KCET’s first topside module project in China, Enping Phase II.
“COOEC recognises Kvaerner as the ideal partner within international deep water and harsh environment projects to support COOEC’s ambition domestically and internationally. Kvaerner will bring international management, tools and working methods while COOEC is providing a team of experienced offshore engineers. Together with Kvaerner we can provide full EPCI solutions to international clients in a competitive manner”, ZHOU Xuezhong, president & CEO of COOEC said.
The new company, which received its business license this spring, is headed by General Manager Arnstein Ansnes from Kvaerner and his deputy is Zhang Yanfang from COOEC. The chairman of the Board is COOEC EVP Yang Yun.
