Shell extends Caverton helicopter contract for 2 years

Caverton Offshore Support Group plc (COSG), a provider of marine, aviation and logistics services to local and international oil and gas companies in Nigeria, has announced that Shell Petroleum Development Company has extended its business contract with its subsidiary, Caverton Helicopters Limited, for a two-year period.

The extension will see Caverton servicing the company till 2017.

Caverton had won a five year contract with Shell in 2010, for the operation of six helicopters servicing Shell Companies in Nigeria.

Commenting on the development, Olabode Makanjuola, Caverton’s CEO, said: “We are delighted and encouraged that Shell continues to build on this partnership started years ago.

Over a four-year period prior to the award of the contract, through a rigorous process of engagements, audits and reviews, our processes had been honed in accordance to Shell’s requirements and operating standards.

“As part of Shell’s commitment to grow in-country capacity, Caverton participated and won a five (+2) year tender to provide 6 x AW139 helicopters for Shell operations in Nigeria.”

SADE WILLIAMS