After several years of record-high workload, Aker Solutions expects overall activity to ease in 2026 compared with 2025. The Norwegian contractor said it will reduce capacity and adjust staffing in selected parts of the organisation to align with the anticipated market level.

“We still see many opportunities both in Norway and internationally, but the anticipated activity level means we must take action now to ensure the company’s robustness and sound financial management,” CEO Kjetel Digre said. Source: Company Press Release

The company estimates that the measures may affect just over 500 permanent full-time positions out of roughly 12,000.

Around 300 of the potential reductions are linked to the Verdal yard in Norway, with changes planned to take effect from early spring 2026. The remaining staffing adjustments are spread across multiple locations in Norway and internationally, and Aker Solutions noted that reductions in some areas have already been implemented.

The company added that the final number of affected employees could change, depending on whether new projects are secured during the period.