Sparrows Group, a major provider of engineered products and services to the global energy industry, said it has secured a multi-million pound contract from India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the refurbishment of 21 cranes.
 
The project which will safely extend the life of the cranes for a further 15 to 20 years will see the company refurbish, repair, upgrade or replace all components and machinery.

To reduce time and cost refurbishment of each crane is being undertaken on-site, with any major boom works being carried out at Sparrows’ workshop facility in Mumbai, said the top specialists in delivering integrated engineering solutions.

The contract will utilise all of Sparrows in-house engineering disciplines including their structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, automation and control, and reliability teams, it added.

On the contract win, CEO Stewart Mitchell said: "As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for over 100 of the cranes in ONGC’s fleet we look forward to starting this work which will ensure safety and reliability for a number of years to come."

"Cranes are a critical piece of equipment to any operation and ONGC’s decision to start this refurbishment programme is testament to their ongoing commitment to safety and performance," stated Mitchell.

“India continues to be an area of growth for Sparrows and we have established a good track record in the region. We have a strong engineering capability at our base in Mumbai and our ability to carry out the work locally has been crucial to us being awarded this work,” he added.

The UK firm said all spare parts required for the project, including any new booms, will be manufactured at its dedicated facility in Houston, US. Once final testing has taken place each crane will be recertified to the relevant industry standards.

Work is set to begin this month with completion expected by March 2020.-TradeArabia News Service