The Portuguese oil and gasoline agency Galp has awarded the Dutch firm Fugro a contract to conduct an environmental and geophysical survey offshore Namibia.
“Recognized for its distant location, difficult circumstances and ultra-deep water, this website is vital to future power operations within the area. Fugro’s superior know-how and experience in marine geophysical and environmental surveys ensured environment friendly and correct knowledge assortment, enabling Galp to make knowledgeable choices for secure power operations within the area,” Fugro stated.
With fieldwork accomplished earlier this month, the survey reached depths of 2000 meters.
The Fugro Venturer, a geophysical vessel, collected sediment samples for environmental and chemical evaluation earlier than an autonomous underwater automobile (AUV) captured seabed video footage. Moreover, Fugro acquired in situ full ocean depth water profiles and water samples to measure the present biodiversity. The Geo-data collected by way of this survey will assist the identification of doubtless delicate habitats, advance data of distant seamounts, and contribute to knowledgeable undertaking planning and useful resource administration.
Moreover, the geophysical survey will present insights into the underwater panorama, making certain the secure motion and operation of offshore property inside the designated space, Fugro stated.
Rob Hawkins, Fugro’s Business Director for Africa stated: “Our experience in deep-water surveying and figuring out protected habitats helps sustainable and environment friendly offshore power developments whereas minimizing unfavourable impacts on the marine setting. Fugro stays dedicated to the preservation of the setting, and this survey is a necessary step in the direction of attaining this aim.”
