SIGNATURE PROJECTS
Studies for the Basic Engineering of Surface Facilities – Orinoco Oil Belt
Installation of the FPSO Victory – Maracaibo Lake
Ammonia and Urea Plant – Morón
El Sitio Power Generation Plant – Santa Lucía
Laboratory Testing Campaign – Patao and Mejillones Fields
Integral Engineering for the Astillero del Alba Shipyard (ASTIALBA) – Araya
El Palito Refinery Expansion – Carabobo State
High-Resolution LiDAR Survey – Paria Peninsula
Puerto La Cruz Refinery Conversion and Guanta Pier
Petrobicentenario Refinery – Jose Complex
Studies for the Basic Engineering of Surface Facilities – Orinoco Oil Belt
Project Objective
Soil Studies, Topographic Surveys, Hydraulic, Hydrogeological, and Geophysical Studies for Drilling Pads (Macollas) and Facilities in the Orinoco Oil Belt, across the States of Anzoátegui, Guárico, and Monagas.
Applied Capabilities
Large-scale multimodal exploration (SPT borings and test pits); advanced geomechanical characterization through collapse, direct shear, and CBR testing; digital modeling of lithostratigraphic profiles; and specialized design of industrial pavements and helipads under international standards (AASHTO/ICAO).
Added Value
Large-scale logistics management across multiple oil blocks and technical safeguarding through the zoning of collapsible soils up to 14 m deep; structural cost optimization via customized design charts (ábacos) and deep ground improvement plans (sand compaction piles) that mitigate critical risks in the Orinoco Belt.
+ 3500 m
drilled
Installation of the FPSO Victory – Maracaibo Lake
Project Objective
Determine marine subsoil characteristics for the design of pipe riser foundations and the mooring system of the floating unit.
Applied Capabilities
Offshore geotechnics, specialized soil laboratory testing, deep foundation design, and offshore drilling down to a depth of 40 meters.
Added Value
Assurance of structural stability under variable marine conditions, complying with international oil and gas industry standards.
140 m
drilled
Ammonia and Urea Plant – Morón
Project Objective
Define marine and terrestrial geotechnical conditions for the expansion of the PEQUIVEN Petrochemical Complex.
Applied Capabilities
Offshore investigation using Jack-Up platforms, diaphragm wall (muros colados) engineering, and subsea pipeline support design.
Added Value
Mitigation of marine erosion risks through foundation design that bypasses unstable surficial layers.
291 m
drilled
El Sitio Power Generation Plant – Santa Lucía
Project Objective
Define subsoil geotechnical conditions for the development of the Termocentro Power Plant, a highly complex energy infrastructure featuring dynamic load equipment and high-capacity storage tanks.
Applied Capabilities
Geotechnical investigation with dynamic characterization via Down-Hole testing; foundation design for turbogenerators and soil-structure interaction analysis using finite element modeling (PLAXIS); and high-precision 3D topographic surveys (DTM).
Added Value
Structural optimization by replacing deep piling with improved soil and safeguarding against expansion using anchors below the active zone; and assurance of operational precision through the deployment of mobile on-site laboratories.
410 m
drilled
Laboratory Testing Campaign – Patao and Mejillones Fields
Project Objective
Process and geomechanically characterize a massive volume of marine samples for the development of offshore gas fields in the State of Sucre.
Applied Capabilities
Advanced characterization through Triaxial (UU, CU, CD), Consolidation, and Vane Shear testing, as well as chemical corrosion analysis under strict quality control and full traceability.
Added Value
High responsiveness and scalability to successfully manage testing volumes that exceeded initial projections, while maintaining rigorous international quality standards.
Integral Engineering for the Astillero del Alba Shipyard (ASTIALBA) – Araya
Project Objective
Lead geotechnical consultancy for soil investigation across all phases of one of the country’s most ambitious naval projects.
Applied Capabilities
Combined exploration campaign (SPT and CPTu), advanced geophysics (Down-Hole), geoelectric profiling for grounding systems, and detailed evaluation of active geological faults.
Added Value
Seismic-resistant design, geological risk mitigation through the early identification of faults, and high-precision modeling in compressible soils to guarantee reliable settlement control for heavy structures.
El Palito Refinery Expansion – Carabobo State
Project Objective
Massive geotechnical risk analysis and seismic liquefaction potential evaluation to guarantee the refinery’s operational safety.
Applied Capabilities
High-density exploration (80 boreholes), hydrogeological monitoring, and post-seismic settlement modeling.
Added Value
Ground improvement engineering via deep compaction and design of piles resistant to liquefaction-induced failure mechanisms.
+ 1600 m
drilled
High-Resolution LiDAR Survey – Paria Peninsula
Project Objective
Execute precision mapping in areas of dense vegetation and steep slopes for the design of Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facilities.
Applied Capabilities
Airborne LiDAR technology, advanced GNSS geodetic control (PPK), and Digital Terrain Model (DTM) generation.
Added Value
Overcoming geographical barriers inaccessible by terrestrial methods and drastically reducing operational times with centimeter-level accuracy.
Puerto La Cruz Refinery Conversion and Guanta Pier
Project Objective
Expand refining capacities and modernize strategic marine terminals in the eastern region.
Applied Capabilities
Heavy-load marine foundation engineering, heavy industrial pavement design, and geodynamics studies.
Added Value
Precise definition of the marine subsoil to optimize costs and scheduling for shipping channel dredging operations.
Petrobicentenario Refinery – Jose Complex
Project Objective
Provide the comprehensive technical baseline for the development of the Petrobicentenario Refinery, determining the technical feasibility for tank farm construction.
Applied Capabilities
Precision topographic surveying across 454 hectares, dynamic characterization (Down-Hole), soil corrosivity mapping for anti-corrosion systems, and hydrological engineering for industrial platform layout and drainage design.
Added Value
Structural design optimization by utilizing real dynamic moduli to avoid overdesign cost overruns, and assurance of structural safety against seismic and chemical risks in aggressive industrial environments.
1102 m
drilled