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Britannia boost for UK firm
 A British based company is boasting the creation of 250 new North sea jobs after landing a deal to modify the UK Britannia field platform.
Wilton Engineering has landed a deal with ConocoPhillips UK for a Long Term Compression Module contract at the Britannia gas platform which is underway at the firm's Port Clarence construction yard.
Wilton is due to construct the new 2,200 compression module which is due for delivery in March 2013 to extend the life of the Britannia platform
“The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process and we are really pleased that it was placed within the UK,” declared Bill Scott, chief executive of the group. He went on: “To have this project carried out in Teesside will be a great boost not only to our workforce but also the wider local economy. The award further enhances our reputation to build large-scale engineering projects and endorses the skills of our talented workforce.”
Originally the main Britannia platform was originally built at Port Clarence back in 1995 - when the site was then owned by Kvaerner. The new LTC module will be 30 metres long, 29 metres high and 18 metres wide.
Up to 100 direct jobs and another 150 sub-contractor posts will be created as a result of the work, the company has stated. Advertisement
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