The two new contracts have a combined value of £30m over three years, with a two-year option.

Petrofac will provide operations, maintenance, engineering and general support services to assist GDF Suez E&P UK as it becomes a UK Continental Shelf duty holder for its operated projects.

GDF Suez E&P UK is engaged in the exploration for and production of oil and gas in the southern and central North Sea and west of Shetland area.

The company holds around 50 exploration licenses (19 as an operator) and 16 producing fields located in the UK North Sea.