Fugro wins deal on DEL project
01 August 2002
Surveying specialist Fugro Middle East is currently involved in one of the largest gas exploitation project in the region. A look at its scope of works on the DEL project and the services it offers.
Abu Dhabi-based Fugro Survey (Middle East) Limited, which operates throughout the Middle East, is currently working on a $5 million survey contract for Dolphin Energy Limited (DEL) conducting onshore and offshore surveys and environmental impact assessments.
The $3.5 billion Dolphin Project produces gas from the Khuff formation in Qatar's North Field and transports it to a gathering and processing plant at Ras Laffan. From there, 2 billion cu ft per day will be transported through a 440-km-long subsea pipeline to the UAE. It is the first offshore pipeline between two nations in the GCC.
Fugro Survey's work on the project involves combined geophysical, geotechnical, oceanographic and environmental impact studies using a variety of shallow and deep-water vessels. The nearshore work includes refraction seismic studies using Fugro's Gambas system.
The principal areas of expertise of Fugro Survey (Middle East) are:
survey support services;
Fugro Survey (Middle East) operates a comprehensive quality system and is certified by DNV to comply with ISO 9002:1994. It also operates to a formalised health and safety policy.
The company has locally-based staff and equipment and is supported by the worldwide resources of the Fugro group.
A case in point is the DEL project where the company will call on a wide range of resources from the Fugro group worldwide.
The Fugro group of companies is a multinational consulting firm that is focused on a complete range of integrated geotechnical, environmental, survey and positioning services based on a long history of experience.
The Fugro group collects and interprets data, provides information, advice and solutions on soil conditions, construction and infrastructure operations and supplies precise positioning services. Its activities are carried out on land, at sea and in the air.
The Fugro group has three divisions:
Fugro employs over 7,000 personnel worldwide and had a turnover of Euro900 million ($900 million) for 2001.
