Energo will be integrated into KBR’s Granherne subsidiary, which will enable that business to expand its capabilities worldwide and support FEED and detailed design projects.

Energo’s advanced structural engineering capabilities include services such as specialty hurricane, earthquake, ultimate strength and blast analysis and design. Energo’s offshore industry work provides these services to many offshore oil and gas operators and several independent US operators.

Roy Oelking, president oil and gas at KBR, said: ”The acquisition of Energo Engineering is an important step in recognizing the increased demand for competent integrity management of offshore assets.

”By integrating Energo into Granherne’s business, we are creating expanded market opportunities which reaffirm KBR’s commitment to the oil and gas market worldwide.”

Richard D’Souza, vice president of global operations at Granherne, said: ”This acquisition is a strategic addition to KBR’s Granherne business.

”The resource pools of Granherne and Energo are complementary and we believe the partnership between the two companies will result in a wider and more attractive offering to our clients.”