Corrib Gas Onshore Pipeline Route Geotechnical Investigation
Corrib Gas Onshore Pipeline Route Geotechnical Investigation Contract
Geotechnical Investigation to ascertain ground conditions for design and construction of proposed tunnel for gas pipeline route.
Title
Corrib Gas Onshore Pipeline Route Geotechnical Investigation Contract
Location
Sruwaddacon Bay, County Mayo
Country
Ireland
Client
Shell E. & P. Ireland Limited (SEPIL)
Business Sectors
Infrastructure
Services (Technical Disciplines)
Environmental Management/Construction
Project Objectives
Geotechnical Investigation to ascertain ground conditions for design and construction of proposed tunnel for gas pipeline route.
Our Role
Completion of Ground Investigation works over water including the following:
- Co-ordinate Works with Jack-Up Barge Suppliers
- Liaise with SEPIL to schedule works
- Complete works to high Health & Safety Standard (‘Goal Zero’ Target Achieved)
- 31no. GeoboreS and HQ Rotary Core Boreholes to 40m b.b.l.
- 26no. Cable Percussive Boreholes to 22m bbl.
- Permeability Tests
- Cone Penetration & Dissipation Tests
- In-Situ Testing and Sampling
- Acoustic Televiewer Surveys
- Laboratory Tests on soil, water and rock core samples
- Factual Report including engineering logs and lab test results
Geoscience Ireland Contact
Ronan Killeen – ronan@irishdrilling.ie
Declan Joyce – declan@irishdrilling.ie
