Aker Solutions Cuts Costs, Adjusts Workforce Numbers

Following several years of record-high workload, Aker Solutions forsees activity levels decreasing in 2026 compared to 2025. To adapt to the market situation and prepare for the future, Aker Solutions will reduce capacity and headcount in certain areas.

“We still see many opportunities both in Norway and internationally, but the anticipated activity level means we must take action now to ensure the company’s robustness and sound financial management,” says Kjetel Digre, Chief Executive Officer at Aker Solutions.

As part of these measures, Aker Solutions expects that a reduction in headcount may affect just over 500 of the company’s 12,000 permanent full-time positions. Approximately 300 of these relate to the company’s yard in Verdal, where the changes will take effect from early spring 2026. The remaining reductions are distributed across various locations in Norway and internationally, and in some areas have already been implemented. The total number of affected employees may change, depending on the company’s success in securing new projects during this period.

Some Aker Solutions locations will continue to experience high activity in 2026, and measures have already