CHC Helicopter has announced it has been awarded the crew change transportation contract for the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP). The Northern Endurance Partnership is developing pioneering offshore CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure that will serve the East Coast Cluster – a group of industrial decarbonisation projects in Teesside and the Humber. The Cluster, which has private and government support, is expected to capture and store nearly 50% of the UK’s total industrial cluster emissions, helping to decarbonise carbon‑intensive industrial regions. NEP will transport captured CO₂ offshore for permanent storage beneath the North Sea.
Under the terms of contract, CHC will operate an H175 from its Norwich base. The 12-month agreement begins in March 2026 and will support routine offshore crew movements for NEP’s operations in the Southern North Sea.
This agreement is CHC’s first contract to support the UK carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. It applies CHC’s longstanding offshore aviation expertise to a new generation of UK decarbonisation projects. As customers broaden the types of projects they develop – including decarbonisation infrastructure – CHC continues to evolve its services to meet their changing operational needs.
Commenting on the announcement, Dave Grant, Senior Director – Commercial, Europe, CHC Helicopter, said: “As the North Sea market continues to evolve, we are proud to stand alongside our customers and deliver critical aviation services for offshore energy infrastructure. Supporting our first CCS project is an important milestone. This project is a significant investment in the future of Teesside and the Humber and we will play an important role in supporting these industrial heartlands’ resilience and long‑term sustainability.”
Meanwhile Rich Denny, Managing Director, Northern Endurance Partnership, added: “We’re moving ahead at pace with our offshore operations to deliver the UK’s first large-scale CO₂ transportation and storage network. This is critical to decarbonising Teesside and the Humber, creating jobs, strengthening supply chains and building skills. Thank you to CHC for partnering with us on this first CCS project and bringing their proven North Sea aviation capability to a new industry.”
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