The two projects (integrated in one contract) includes the long-term maintenance and services for the LNG plant and Oil Export Terminal and the maintenance of an onshore power plant.

The execution of the contracts will contribute to the development of the Sakhalin economy, as well as the development of skilled work force in the region. Under the terms of the contract SNGS staff will comprise a minimum of 70% of Russian nationals by the end of the first year. Furthermore, in four years SNGS will employ a minimum of 90% Russian nationals. Specific attention will be paid to the utilisation of local Sakhalin labour.

SNGS is a joint venture company between Dietsmann, Fluor and Dalectromontazh. Dalelectromontazh is a Russian company based on Sakhalin Island, providing diversified services to the oil and gas and infrastructure industries. Fluor (NYSE: FLR) is one of the world’s largest engineering companies. Dietsmann is one of the world’s largest independent energy maintenance companies.

The multi-billion dollar Sakhalin II Development Project, managed by Sakhalin Energy Investment Company (SEIC), represents the largest single foreign direct investment project in Russia. The project opens a new strategic offshore energy province, and will export Russia's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to North America and the growing economies of Asia.