Axess Group has expanded its existing frame agreement with Equinor by adding a new inspection scope in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

The added work covers guided wave ultrasonic testing, or GWUT, for conductor inspections at the Troll field and other North Sea fields. The company said this scope was included after trials at Troll were completed in close cooperation with the operator’s representatives.

With the update, Axess Group will use GWUT as part of its asset integrity work under the agreement. The company said the method is suitable for harsh conditions and can reduce inspection hours compared with conventional NDT mapping.

Vlad Eide, Department Director – QC & INSI at Axess Group, said the company continues to focus on advanced technology in asset integrity management to improve efficiency and safety. He added that the added scope strengthens its role in supporting the integrity of critical offshore infrastructure.

The contract expansion comes months after Axess Technologies, a subsidiary of Axess Group, secured a separate riser replacement job with Equinor in the Norwegian North Sea.