Mon 18 Jan 2010, 13:05 GMT

Fujairah extension project is completed


Two new berths are constructed in latest phase of Fujairah marine extension project.



Topaz Energy and Marine, through its subsidiary Nico International Hydrospace, part of the newly established Topaz Engineering division, reports that its has completed the Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited Phase 5 - Marine Extension Project..

The project was completed safely without any lost time injury and within the agreed project schedule, Topaz said.

The subcontract was awarded in November 2008 and Topaz's scope for the construction of Berth 5 and 6 included detailed engineering of complete piping and mechanical equipment, structural fabrication and installation including painting and pre-commissioning.

Commenting on the project, Bill Bayliss, COO of Topaz Engineering said, "Topaz has been a partner of Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited on several recent projects and hopes to build on the relationship for future project awards. Because of our experience of operating in Fujairah, a strong HSE track record and comprehensive technical capabilities we're well placed to deliver large scale oil and gas projects in Fujairah."

Topaz is currently executing several other projects in Fujairah including EPC contracts for the Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Refinery and Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited.

With its newly commissioned 30,000 m² fabrication facility in Fujairah, Topaz aims to capture a significant share of Fujairah's future oil storage terminal construction market.


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