Axess to certify Statkraft wind farms

The three-year contract encompasses control and certification of all equipment subject to Enterprise of Competence control (elevators, cranes, rescue and lifting equipment) on the wind farms at Smøla, Hitra and Kjøllefjord.

Børge Gjeldvik, CEO at Axess Group, said: “We are very pleased with this award and look forward to start working with Statkraft. This is an important milestone in Axess’ work to win larger market shares with shore based industry.

“We see this award as a recognition of the efforts we have put into adjusting to a new reality that require safer and more cost-efficient solutions. In a tough market this contract will secure activity and enable further strengthening of the Axess team.”

The contract may be extended to all new wind farms where Statkraft take operational control during the contract period.

Alongside the contract’s firm period of three years, there is scope for an additional two years.

By Rebecca Jeffrey