CHC Helikopter Service has extended its agreement with Equinor for personnel transport and SAR services in central Norway until 2030 using Sikorsky S-92s.

Equinor has exercised two options with CHC. The agreement ensures the continued provision of helicopter capacity that is essential for safe personnel transport and emergency preparedness for the Norwegian multinational energy company's operations in the region.

“Safe transportation of personnel to and from our installations is a prerequisite for safe operations. With this extension, we are securing robust and predictable helicopter services in central Norway until 2030. This is a region with a high level of activity for Equinor,” says Mette Ottøy, senior vice president for joint operations support at Equinor.

CHC will continue to provide helicopter services from bases in Kristiansund and Brønnøysund, in addition to SAR services at Heidrun. The contract provides predictability for maintaining current helicopter preparedness and capacity throughout the option period.

For Equinor, CHC operates the following helicopter capacity in central Norway: Kristiansund – two passenger helicopters and one back-up SAR helicopter; Brønnøysund – one passenger helicopter, also used for medical evacuation; and Heidrun – one SAR helicopter on the installation.