The Stavanger-based consultancy said on Thursday it had been awarded a firm five-year deal for drilling, well exploration and petroleum technology services.

The work scope also covers exploration and production services in areas such as geology, geophysics, reservoir technology, production technology, petrophysics and production data management.

The contract includes two two-year options plus a one-year option to extend (up to 10 years in total) and is due to take effect on 1 January 2014.