Fugro to see the Sunrise

DUTCH Geo-data specialist Fugro has won a contract to undertake a survey for the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan pipeline project in Timor-Leste.

The survey program will support the planning and development of critical offshore energy infrastructure associated with the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan developments, two strategically important projects that underpin Timor-Leste's future energy ambitions, Fugro says.

Under the contract, Fugro will undertake an extensive offshore site characterisation program, including geophysical, seismic and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) surveys across a challenging offshore environment. The survey area includes deepwater areas with water depths exceeding 3,000 metres.

Fugro says the program will provide comprehensive seabed intelligence and geotechnical insights to support pipeline routing, engineering design, geohazard assessment, and the safe execution of offshore operations.

Fugro will integrate advanced AUV technology with real-time support from its Remote Operations Centres to enhance operational efficiency, data quality and project oversight. 

Survey data will be processed and quality-controlled through Fugro's regional data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Perth, enabling streamlined project delivery and the timely provision of high-quality insights to support informed decision-making throughout project development, the company says.

Project mobilisation and planning activities are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026, with offshore survey operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter. The offshore campaign is expected to run for approximately three months and will include geophysical, seismic, AUV and environmental survey activities across both development areas. 

“This award reflects our client's confidence in Fugro's ability to execute complex offshore survey programmes in challenging marine environments,” Safri Drahman, APAC regional business line director at Fugro.

“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.”