Under the contract, MCP will provide 4G-network to enhance communications between platforms, rigs and supply-vessels.
The agreement, which enables potential expansion into the UK Continental Shelf and other areas of Statoil’s international operation, involves existing and new oilfields operated by Statoil.
As per the deal, the network will cover 15 rigs, two light well intervention vessels (LWI), two subsea inspection and maintenance vessels (IMR) and 50 supply ships.
MCP CEO Frode Støldal said: "A state of the art high speed 4G network will facilitate even more innovation and efficiency improvement in the oil and gas industry.
"Statoil is the leading operator on the NCS. The agreement is an important contribution in enabling a significant modernisation of the mobile network and we are looking forward to cooperate with the company."
Initially awarded for six years, the contract can be extended for another four years.
Ericsson Northern Europe & Central Asia head Charlotta Sund said: "As a driving force behind the ‘Networked Society’ and a key player within the global telecommunications industry, we are proud to cooperate with MCP to bring high-speed 4G services to Statoil and the NCS."
