The new assignment includes the design and procurement management of a sulphide concentrate drying system and a sulphur dioxide (SO2) and soot removal gas cleaning system.
Aker Kvaerner will provide advisory services during installation and commissioning. These services will also include assistance from Empressa Ernesto Che Guevara's preferred dryer manufacturer, Kvaerner Eureka, a company that is also part of the Aker Kvaerner Group.
Malcolm Oliver, President of AK Engineering Services, said: "This award follows on from several successful nickel projects undertaken by Aker Kvaerner in Cuba, executed over a number of years. Our ability to utilise in-house technology on this project enables us to deliver a very comprehensive and integrated solution."
The project is scheduled to commence in August 2003 and will take approximately 12 months to complete.
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For further information:
Vanessa Mourant, Aker Kvaerner, London, UK: Tel: +44 (0)20 7339 1064 or Email: vanessa.mourant@akerkvaerner.com
Sue Ledgerwood, Aker Kvaerner, Stockton-on-Tees, UK: +44 (0)1642 602221 or Email: susan.ledgerwood@akerkvaerner.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
Aker Kvaerner
is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Group activities span a number of industries, including Oil and gas upstream and downstream, Process, Pharmaceuticals, Metals, Power, Chemical Pulping, Environmental and Shipbuilding. Aker Kvaerner is a multi-local group of businesses with nearly USD 6 billion of annual revenues and around 34 000 employees in more than 30 countries.
AK Engineering Services
is one of the core businesses of Aker Kvaerner in Europe. It provides total asset life cycle solutions including conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project management, construction and commissioning, through to operation and maintenance services, modifications and process improvements. Also offered are consultancy services in reliability, business modelling and environmental, health, safety and risk management.
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