3 July 2026 – Equinor has extended its agreement with CHC Helikopter Service for personnel transport and search and rescue services in Central Norway until 2030.
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 Equinor’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 search and rescue services at Heidrun. The contract provides predictability for maintaining current helicopter preparedness and capacity throughout the option period.
Helicopter capacity in Central Norway
For Equinor, CHC operates the following helicopter capacity in Central Norway:
Kristiansund: Two passenger helicopters and one back-up search and rescue (SAR) helicopter
Brønnøysund: One passenger helicopter, also used for medical evacuation
Heidrun: One SAR helicopter on the installation
The helicopters are of the Sikorsky S-92 type.
Facts
Contract partner: CHC Helikopter Service AS
Scope: Personnel transport and search and rescue services in Central Norway
Number of options exercised: Two
Option period: 1 February 2028 to 31 January 2030
Estimated value: Approximately NOK 1.7 billion (combined value of both options).