23 November 2009 - Aker Solutions has signed a contract with
Petrobras to supply eight subsea boosting systems (Mobo) and one ESDV
(emergency valve) for the Jubarte field, located in the north of
Campos Basin offshore Brazil. Contract value is approximately USD 37
million.

This contract follows a similar job for eight subsea boosting systems
which was awarded to Aker Solutions in May 2007. Compared to the
previous project, improvements have been made in the project scope to
optimise oil production, such as changes in flow lines to reduce
pressure loss. Additionally, pressure in the pump has increased from
3600 to 5000 PSI. There will also be changes on valves, pipes and
structures, besides the inclusion of nine new tools to support the
installation.

"In addition to the inherent technological innovations, this new
subsea boosting system provides a significant intervention cost
reduction compared to existing market technologies," says Marcelo
Taulois, President - South America, Aker Solutions.

"Among all Mobos purchased by Petrobras in Brazil, Aker Solutions has
been responsible for selling 16 units, which represents a 76% market
share. We are proud of our subsea boosting technology's strong market
position," adds Taulois.

The equipment will be manufactured in Curitiba, Aker Solutions'
headquarters in Brazil. Contract party in Aker Solutions do Brasil
ltda.

In September 2009, Aker Solutions successfully completed the
installation of the first Mobo manufactured in Brazil. The pump was
installed at 1590 meters deep in Golfinho field.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Media:
Endre Johansen, VP Communications, Aker Solutions. Tel: +47 22 94 58
91, Mob: +47 416 10 605, e-mail: endre.johansen@akersolutions.com

Fernanda Bacelar, communications manager, Aker Solutions in Brazil.
Tel: +55 41 3227-8466, e-mail: fernanda.bacelar@akersolutions.com

Investor relations:
Lasse Torkildsen, SVP Investor Relations, Aker Solutions. Tel: +47 67
51 30 39, Mob: +47 911 37 194

Suppliers:
For further information about sourcing and potential subcontracts for
this project, please contact BA Global Sourcing Champion, telephone
number found
here: http://www.akersolutions.com/Internet/SuppliersCentre/Contacts/SupplyManagementContacts.htm.

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Aker Solutions ASA, through its subsidiaries and affiliates
("Aker Solutions"), is a leading global provider of engineering and
construction services, technology products and integrated solutions.
Aker Solutions' business serves several industries, including
oil & gas, refining & chemicals, mining & metals and
power generation. The Aker Solutions group is organised in a number
of separate legal entities. Aker Solutions is used as the common
brand/trademark for most of these entities.

Aker Solutions' parent company is Aker Solutions ASA.  Aker Solutions
has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 58 billion and
employs approximately 23 000 people in about 30 countries.

Aker Solutions is part of Aker (www.akerasa.com), a group of premier
companies with a focus on energy, maritime and marine resource
industries. The Aker companies share a common set of values and a
long tradition of industrial innovation. As an industrial owner
controlling 40.27 percent of the shares in Aker Solutions through
Aker Holding AS, Aker ASA takes an active role in the development of
Aker Solutions.

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