Ceragon Networks Ltd has announced that Statoil ASA, the largest Norwegian Oil and Gas operator, has formally awarded Ceragon Networks a five-year Frame Agreement, with an option to extend for five consecutive two-year periods. Most recently, Statoil has placed orders for Ceragon's IP-20 platform. Ceragon has a longstanding relationship with Statoil and a large existing installed base, which is part of the foundation of Statoil's offshore communications network.
Ceragon offers Statoil an end-to-end solution for offshore wireless communications. The Ceragon PointLink solution's ultra-high capacity and renowned reliability and range has been used by Statoil to build reliable broadband connectivity despite the North Sea's unpredictable environment for over four decades. With its high-power, offshore-coated radios and gyro-stabilised antennas the Ceragon solution provides smooth communications with high bandwidth and low latency. Additionally, the solution allows operators to balance high, gigabit capacity with operational efficiency and ensure a reliable network.
In 2015, Ceragon and Statoil established the world's longest link to an offshore platform, connecting the Statoil Rio de Janeiro office to Peregrino - 174 km long microwave hop, delivering Statoil a bandwidth of up to 500 Mbps.
"We value our continued business relationship with Statoil," said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon. "Customer requirements in the North Sea are like no others on earth, demanding the safest, most rugged solution. Our stabilised, ATEX-certified microwave systems were designed to withstand operations in the toughest environments - making Ceragon uniquely qualified to provide uninterrupted connectivity to oil & gas operators."
Edited from press release by Angharad Lock