John Wood Group has been awarded a "significant" new contract to provide long-term maintenance solutions for onshore and offset assets in Victoria, Australia, operated by Esso Australia.

The new contract will see the British engineering group provide maintenance services and shutdown support to optimise operational performance, while also supporting safe energy production.

Wood won the contract through a competitive tender process and it will see the company create around 250 jobs in the state of Victoria in early 2025.

Chief executive officer at Wood, Ken Gilmartin, said: "We are proud to be trusted by Esso Australia as their maintenance partner in the Gippsland Basin, operating assets and facilities critical to the country's energy security.

"Wood is a market leader in integrated operations and maintenance solutions with a growing portfolio in Australia as we bring our expertise to an expanding client base. This contract award recognises the quality of our delivery capability, our commitment to safe operations, the skills and expertise of our people and our enduring relationship with Esso Australia."

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