Lead by CMOC – Caspi Meruerty Operating Company – the Consortium between Shell EP Offshore Ventures Limited (55%), KazMunayTeniz OOC JSC (25%) and Oman Pearls Company Limited (20%), the Pearls Project envisages the development of the Khazar and Auezov fields discovered in the north Caspian Sea (also called “the Pearls block”).

The current development plan for the Khazar field foresees a co-development with the adjacent Kalamkas field (operated by NCOC), in order to maximise synergies and contribute to the economic viability of both the Kalamkas and Khazar fields.

THE SURVEY

The geophysical survey consisted of the acquisition of approximately 100 linear kilometres of 2DHR Seismic Data and more than 900 linear kilometres of analogue data (MBES, SSS and SBP).
The geotechnical survey, using CPT and Vibrocorer, involved the collection of samples in 22 locations along the pipeline route, at 5-10 m of depth. Offshore activities have been completed smoothly, within the budget and without any Lost Time Injury (LTI).

The strategic partnership with RECON Engineering LLP has consolidated our role in the area as a leading survey provider in Kazakhstan.
Since 2004, LIGHTHOUSE (formerly G.A.S. Geological Assistance and Services) has established a strong presence in the whole Caspian Area, and has been involved in the most important offshore projects both in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
LIGHTHOUSE have created hubs to provide survey and positioning services for Oil&GAS companies across the Caspian Region: it has an operative office in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) and Baku (Azerbaijan), a fully-equipped warehouse in Aktau and a support base in Bautino for vessel mobilisation.

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Organised by the Inter-Islamic Science and Technology Network on Oceanography (INOC) in partnership with the Institute of Geography of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS)the UPCB Conference aims at increasing the exchange of international scientific cooperation and the knowledge on the specific features (and future possible scenarios) of the region.

The event is an interesting opportunity to analyse the present situation of the Caspian Basin and to discuss the potential future development in terms of International cooperation in the region. It will involve prestigious academics from different countries (France, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Azerbaijan) on scientific themes of great interest, which will examine in depth the specific features of the nowadays Caspian Basin situation, in order to share potential solutions for the future.

UPCB Conference main speeches

• Münir ÖZTÃœRK (Turkey) – The impact of climate change on: sea level, bio-resources, bio-diversity, marine invasive species, ecology and food web: past, present and future
• Ramiz MAMMEDOV (Institute of Geography of ANAS – Azerbaijan) – Climate and hydro-meteorological features of the basin
• Alexandre Hedjazi BABAK (Université de Genève – Switzerland) – Sustainable development, International cooperation, socio-economical development, Industry and energy-food, water-ecosystem nexus, disaster and risks, the state of fishes and fishery in the Caspian region
• Michail BOLGOV (Institute of water problems of Russian academy of Sciences- Russia) – Physical and chemical characteristics of the Caspian Sea
• Suzanne LEROY (Centre européen de recherche et d’enseignement des géosciences de l’environnement – France) – Geology, geomorphology and paleo-geography
• Mustafa ERGUN (INOC Executive Director) – Marine geophysics, seismology, seismic hazard assessment
• Andrey KOSTIANOY ( Institute of Oceanology named after P.P Shirshov/ COSPAR – Russia) – The application of remote sensing and GIS on investigation of modern climatic trends
• Michèle CASANOVA (Université Lumière Lyon 2, UMR 5133 Archéorient,
  CNRS, Lyon, France) – Archeology

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Baldermann’s lessons concerned different topics of the paleo-geographic conditions of the Miocene period: clay minerals application in civil engineering and geology, the role of authigenic clay minerals in the biogeochemical cycle of iron and Paleo-climate evolution of Miocene sediments from the Valley of Lakes (Mongolia) revealed by multi-proxy approach.

Academician Ramiz Mammadov, which introduced the three-day meeting, welcomed the participants underlining the importance of the seminary, which aimed at promoting the development of scientific and practical cooperation between ANAS and the universities involved.

During the last day, it was held a workshop on “Geology of the Miocene Eastern Paratethys” which involved the director and scientists of ANAS institute, researchers of Institute of Geology and Geophysics, geologists of SOCAR and BP as well as professors and PhD, master and bachelor students participated in the workshop. Dr Yelena Tagiyeva from the Institute of Geography, Dr Shafag Bayramova from Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Prof Dr Sachsenhofer from Montana University, Nazim Abdullayev from BP gave a talk and discussed the geology of Miocene the Eastern Paratethys.

LIGHTHOUSE strongly believes in the importance of the mutualistic relationship between companies and universities and proudly chooses to actively support this kind of initiatives, both in Italy and in the countries where, as in Azerbaijan, has developed a strong presence.

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This year, the Caspian Oil&Gas will bring together 247 companies from all over the world, presenting innovative technologies in oil production and energy transportation, oil and gas storage systems, services, current and future oil and gas projects in the region.

For the fourth consecutive year, Lighthouse will attend the exhibition, which represents a good opportunity to talk to customers and colleagues, to strengthen existing relationships and to acquire new useful business contacts, expanding the opportunities for international collaboration in the sector.

More over, in the same days at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku it will also take place the international Caspian Oil and Gas Conference, where more than 50 speakers including leading experts, representatives of government bodies, and directors of major Oil&Gas companies from numerous countries will give presentations on key issues of producing, managing and transporting energy resources amidst falling oil prices.

Hall 1, STAND 1062 – Come and visit us!

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This year, COG 2016 will bring together more than 200 companies, presenting innovative technologies in oil production and energy transportation, oil and gas storage systems, services, current and future oil and gas projects in the region.

Issues of further development for Azerbaijanâ€s oil and gas industry in todayâ€s realities, Azerbaijanâ€s role in maintaining energy supplies to Europe, ensuring environmental and industrial safety, and other subjects will be covered at the international Caspian Oil and Gas conference, which will take place in the same days at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. More than 50 speakers including leading experts, representatives of government bodies, and directors of major oil and gas companies from numerous countries will give presentations on key issues of producing, managing and transporting energy resources amidst falling oil prices. For the first time, the conference will touch on specialist training for oil and gas projects.

For the third consecutive year, Lighthouse will attend the exhibition, which offers the opportunity to talk to customers and colleagues, to present technologies and services in action, to acquire useful business contacts, and to get new information and technologies, expanding the opportunities for international collaboration in the oil and gas sector.

Hall 1, STAND 1306 – Come and visit us!

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GAS, member of Lighthouse Group, has been awarded a long term contract from SAIPEM to provide offshore survey services on board the dive-support vessel AKADEMIK TOFIK ISMAYILOV during the installation of the export and infield pipelines for the Stage II development of the Shah Deniz field which will ultimately deliver gas to Europe from Azerbaijan. The field is located 90 km offshore Azerbaijan, in water depths between 75 m and 550 m. The contractâ€s scope of work includes Touch Down Monitoring during the pipelay, As-Laid, As-Built and Out-of-Straightness surveys over 360 km of pipelines.

Since 2012, GAS has built a solid presence in the area and this contractâ€s award consolidates its position as one of the main Contractor for Survey and Positioning services in the offshore sector of the Caspian Sea, a strategic area for the oil and gas industry. In Baku, GAS has a 24-hours operative office, with a pull of professional staff comprising of geologists, geophysicists, surveyors, engineers, LBL technicians and a full spread of survey equipment which includes, but are not limited to, the latest technologies of LBL underwater acoustic equipment, ROVs and AUV.

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The COG, at its 22° edition, has been able to attract more than 400 exhibitor from 29 different Countries, consolidating its posistion as the leading and largest event in the Caspian regionâ€s oil and gas industry. The exhibition was officially opened by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijani, His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, and as a tradition he congratulated the participants, visitors and organizers of the event.

The impact of the COG 2015 on GAS has been positive, the event presented a greater opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and meet new opportunities of business, especially considering the great growth of our branch in Baku, that in less than three years has been able to solidify its position in the region, being involved in major oil and gas projects of the Caspian region. We are proud to affirm that today GAS is the main sub contractor for survey and positioning within ‘Shah Deniz 2’ project.

The Italian Ambassador Giampaolo Cutillo visited our stand at COG 2015 and congratulated with our staff, stressing the importance to strengthen the relationship with the azeri people and to consolidate italian presence in this Country.

GAS strongly believe that activities will continue developing even further in the future, with a steady expansion of its customer base and with an increased capability of taking advantage of all the opportunities that will show up in Azerbaijan in the years to come.

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