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Fugro has secured an offshore survey contract supporting the planning and development of energy infrastructure associated with the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan developments in Timor-Leste.
The site characterisation programme will cover a challenging offshore environment that includes deepwater areas exceeding 3,000 metres. Fugro will undertake geophysical, seismic and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) surveys to provide seabed intelligence and geotechnical insights for pipeline routing, engineering design, geohazard assessment and the safe execution of offshore operations.
The offshore campaign will also include environmental survey activities across both development areas. Fugro will combine its AUV technology with real-time support from its Remote Operations Centres to enhance operational efficiency, project oversight and data quality.
Survey data will be processed and quality-controlled through Fugro’s regional data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Perth. This approach is intended to streamline project delivery and provide timely, high-quality insights to support informed decision-making throughout project development.
Mobilisation and planning activities are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, followed by offshore survey operations in the fourth quarter. The offshore campaign is expected to run for approximately three months.
The Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan developments are described as strategically important projects underpinning Timor-Leste’s future energy ambitions.
Safri Drahman, APAC Regional Business Line Director at Fugro, commented, “This award reflects our client’s confidence in Fugro’s ability to execute complex offshore survey programmes in challenging marine environments. By combining advanced geophysical, seismic and AUV technologies with our strong regional expertise, we will deliver the critical Geo-data needed to support the safe and successful development of this strategically important energy infrastructure.”
The contract further strengthens Fugro’s position as a provider of marine site characterisation and offshore survey services in the Asia Pacific region, supporting clients with reliable Geo-data for safer, more sustainable and efficient project delivery.
