 In August 2018, Balfour Beatty said its liabilities on the Aberdeen project had risen by a further £23m and were forecast to reach £135m.Rail electrification JV partner Powerlines bought Carillion's 50% stake, safeguarding 300 jobs, and Aspire Defence partner KBR acquired Carillion's interests in relation to the Project Allenby Connaught PFI deal.Joint venture partner Abellio withdrew from a bid for a Welsh rail franchise as a result of Carillion's collapse.