Bilfinger, a global engineering and industrial services provider and Istanbul-based Teknokon, a multi-disciplinary group, have been awarded a contract by Tupras to render maintenance and repair services for the Tupras' Izmir refinery.

The contract award underscores Bilfinger's growth strategy in the Middle East region and demonstrates the strategic value-add of the advanced solutions such as BMC in the refining and petrochemical sector, a statement said.

"We are proud of being awarded this contract and are equally grateful for Tupras' invaluable trust. This is an important milestone for Bilfinger in the Middle East and represents a big step forward, in servicing the growing Refining and Petrochemical sector in the region," Ali Vezvaei, president and CEO of Bilfinger Middle East, commented.

Erkan Ergin, chairman of Teknokon Group, said: "We are very pleased to have been entrusted by Tupras for such an important maintenance contract. We strongly believe that our skilled resources coupled with the strong knowhow and capabilities of Bilfinger will enable us to provide the customers with unique solutions and services." – TradeArabia News Service