Aramco contracts Global for pipelines
Offshore staff
CARLYSS, Louisiana-- Global Industries' subsidiary, Global Al Rushaid Offshore Co. Ltd. has signed a contract with Saudi Aramco for the Berri Water Injection and Qatif Crude Offshore Pipelines Projects.
The work will be in the Qatif and Berri fields off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. The project consists of installation of water injection pipelines and crude oil flowlines ranging in diameter from 12 in (30.5 cm) to 30 in (76 cm), two shore approaches, and several lateral pipelines including subsea valve skids. Global will fabricate and install the subsea manifolds, and the GlobalDLB 332 with diving support spread will install the pipelines, risers, and tie-in, plus perform pre-commissioning work.
"This project award represents a significant step for Global as we position ourselves as a major player in the Middle East, a crucial oil and gas market," B.K. Chin, chairman and CEO of Global, says. "We look forward to working for Saudi Aramco on this project and many more in the future."
07/18/2007
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