Maintenance dredging port of ELNG and Marine port Idku
| Location | Alexandria, Idku, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Client | Egyptian LNG Liquefaction Projects S.A.E. (ELNG) |
| Period | Since 2005 |
| Equipment used |
Mahury
Parana Saramacca Seine From 2005 until 2019 deployment of Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Seine (now sold) |
| Dredging volume | Approx. 2.000.000 m3 per year |
About the project
Port of ELNG
Maintenance dredging in the entrance port, turning circle and along the jetty in the port of ELNG. This port is located east of Abu Qir Bay, about 40 kilometers east of the city of Alexandria.
Dump the dredged material at the disposal site. This dumping location is about 17 kilometers from the dredging location.
- Dredging volume: ± 1,500,000 m3 per year
Navy port (IDKU Navy Port)
Maintenance dredging in the entrance harbor, turning circle and along the jetty in the Marine harbor of IDKU. This port is located east of Abu Qir Bay, about 38 kilometers east of the city of Alexandria.
Dump the dredged material at the disposal site. This dumping location is about 10 kilometers from the dredging location.
- Dredging volume: ± 500,000 m3 per year
Activities at both locations
- Hydrographic services (periodic soil depth surveys).
- In addition to maintenance dredging, the work also includes obtaining all necessary permits and approvals.
The new five-year maintenance contract runs from 2019-2024
Photos of the project
Our Head office in Alexandria, Egypt were the contract team of EDDC is located
