Igeotest company profile 2014

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WORLDWIDE,EARTHWISE

Ausiàs March, s/n17600 Figueres

Girona, Spain+34 972 513 466

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Pioneers in the Geosciences, with over 20 years at the cutting edge, Igeotest Geosciences Group maintain our client commitment: innovation and maximum reliability

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CONTENT

n About us 7

n Mision statement & values 8

n Corporate structure 11

n Area of activity: global reach 14

n Management & human resources 14

n Awards & honours 15

n Sectors 17

n Oil & gas 17

n Marine renewables 19

n Engineering infrastructures 21

n Dredging 23

n Submarine cables & piping 25

n Mining 27

n Services 29

n On land 29

n Geology 29

n Applied hydrogeology 30

n On land geotechnics 30

n Boreholes 30

n In Situ tests 31

n Applied geophysics 32

n Seismic prospection 32

n Electrical prospection 32

n Electromagnetic prospection 33

n Geophysical logging 33

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n Geothermal 33

n Environmental 34

n Laboratory 34

n Marine: coastal, nearshore & offshore 37

n Marine geotechnics 37

n Jack-up drilling, sampling & testing 37

n Drilling vessel 38

n Seabed drilling 39

n MiniDrill 42

n MD500 42

n Seabed CPT 43

n Seabed sampling 43

n Offshore laboratory 43

n Hydrography & seabed surveys 46

n Desktop studies 46

n Bathymetric surveys 46

n Side Scan surveys 47

n Magnetometer surveys 47

n UXO surveys 47

n Survey vessels 50

n Positioning 50

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n Marine geophysics 50

n Environmental 50

n Underwater mining 50

n Other marine services 51

n Oceanography 51

n Metocean 51

n Mining 53

n Other services 54

n Instrumentation 54

n Geophysical logging 55

n Research & development 57

n Corporate social responsibilty 59

n Integrated management system 61

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ABOUT US

We operate worldwide in all

economic sectors where knowledge

of the terrain and the subsoil is an

essential element of their function:

oil & gas, marine, land and maritime

infrastructure, ports and coastal

development, mining, geothermal,

dredging, cables & piping.

High quality data collection, together

with their interpretation, analysis

and presentation, all using the

latest technology, are the keys that

distinguish the Igeotest Group.

The steady growth of the group and its niche leadership

in recent years are a clear consequence of exploiting and

maintaining competitive advantages: management skills,

project quality, on-going innovation and technological

development, our expertise and motivation of

management and technical personnel, and a commitment

to customers.

Many of the methodologies, investigative equipment,

and software used for data collection and interpretation

have been developed in-house by the R&D+i department,

which is one of the group’s clear competitive advantages.

This differentiating factor has been one of the keys to the

group’s evolution, allowing it to position itself as a reliable

partner at an international level. n

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Igeotest Geoscience

Group is a group of

companies specialising

in the study of soils

and subsoils, whose

experience spans a

period of over 20 years

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VISION STATEMENT & VALUES

Our aim is for excellence: to be pioneers in the field of

Geosciences, leaders in the national market and highly

competitive at an international level, to provide high quality

services and high value-added solutions, with an effective

team of motivated personnel, working together in an

atmosphere of honesty and collaboration, while maintaining

the highest respect, both for human beings and for the

environment.

CLIENTFOCUS

TRANSPARENCY

INNOVATION TEAM WORK

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1We are your partner on land and at sea. We claim this

role based on mutual trust and respect, and our on-going

dialogue with customers at home and abroad. We offer

state-of-the-art technical solutions. We are the perfect

strategic ally, the ideal partner both on land and at sea.

2We are at the forefront of innovation. Our mission is to

lead the field in Geosciences. Our experience and our

constant endeavour keep us alert to change and enable

us to keep learning, day after day.

3We believe in transparency. We communicate openly

and maintain a clear and open corporate policy. Because

we believe in corporate responsibility and personal

commitment, we take an active and socially responsible

role in our business dealings and beyond, including

our commitment to sustainability and respect for the

environment.

4Our greatest success is our personnel team. We promote

a working environment based on talent, mutual respect

and tolerance. We encourage policies of conciliation,

gender equality and on-going training for all our

employees, colleagues and partners. n

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C A P D E C R E U S . G I R O N A , S PA I N

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CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Igeotest S.L. provides a full range of marine services that

use the latest technology to facilitate study of the ocean

environment from the perspective of different sectors.

The company offers efficient and cost-effective solutions

for combined marine geophysical, geotechnical and

environmental surveys suited to the needs and purposes

of a wide range of disciplines. In addition, our flexibility

of approach allows us to adapt to meet the differing

requirements of each individual project.

We recognise that good practice and the correct choice

of investigation techniques are key to the success of

geotechnical research and marine exploration projects.

The gathering of sound and appropriate data forms the

basis for a demonstrable level of reliability in the test

results, thereby reducing uncertainties arising from the

variability of soil properties.

n Hydrography & Seabed surveys

n Marine Geophysics

n Marine Geotechnics: nearshore and offshore

n Seabed sampling

n Seabed CPT

n Seabed drilling & testing MiniDrill® y MD 500®

n Environmental

n Offshore geotechnical laboratory

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In Situ Testing S.L. is the division of the Igeotest Group

which brings together all the accumulated experience of

years of onshore investigation to offer the most advanced

surveys and techniques of geo-characterisation of

subsoils for different disciplines.

All the services and activities we offer in this area are

aimed at providing the fullest possible range from existing

options in order to study, analyse, characterise and

understand the subsoil as accurately and reliably as

possible.

n Geology mapping

n Applied hydrogeology

n On land geotechnics

• Exploratory boreholes

• In situ testing

• Laboratory testing

n Applied Geophysics

n Geothermal

n Mining

n Environmental

n Monitoring & Instrumentation

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Lithos Geotecnia S.L. specialise in Geotechnical

consultancy, offering high level expertise and know-how

in rock and soil mechanics.

n Geology and geotechnical forecasting models

n Foundation stability calculations

n Soil deformation and structure settlement

n Soil stabilisation

n Excavations and slope stability

n Pathology analysis & forensic geotechnics

n Technical assistance and project management

n Geological risk assessment

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AREA OF ACTIVITY: GLOBAL REACH

MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES

The personnel team is the strategic centre of our business

model. People are of prime importance for the company,

and we are commited to training and developinging our

“human capital”.

We believe in technical rigour, in commitment, in client

focus, in innovation and specialisation. We believe in talent

and, above all, we firmly believe in our own humanity and

the humanity of all our employees and colleagues.

The corporate structure adopted by Igeotest is far from the

typical company pyramid with its associated ponderous

bureaucracy; instead, Igeotest’s structure promotes

flexibility and speeds response times as it allows actions to

be taken that affect a single department as well as being

open to one-off collaborations with third parties. n

Worldwide, earthwise

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AWARDS & HONOURS

During 2010, 2011 and 2012, Igeotest received a number

of awards and accolades in recognition of its policy of

innovation and internalisation.

n First Prize in the category Best Innovative Business Line awarded by the Ayuntamiento de Figueres and Consell Comarcal de l’Alt Empord

n Finalist in the Industrial Excellence Award awarded by the prestigious business schools IESE (Spain), INSEAD (France) and WHU (Germany)

n Export Award in the Special Innovation category, awarded by the Girona Chamber of Commerce

During 2012, the company was presented as a success

story in a number of different events, as well as being

guest speaker at business conferences.

In 2013 the company won PIMES awards in two

categories organised PIMEC: the first as the most

competitive PIME, and the second, the PIMEC

Foundation award in recognition of Company Values. n

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SECTORS

OIL & GAS

Igeotest offers efficient, cost-effective solutions for

combined marine geophysical, geotechnical and

environmental surveys for the oil & gas sector, with a

flexible approach that allows for adaptation to meet the

specific requirements of each individual project.

With hands-on experience gained in projects in Brazil,

West Africa, the Black Sea and the North Sea, our

technical personnel have all the necessary skills and

knowledge, and the company owns and operates a full

range of equipment, from jack-up platforms for nearshore

works to survey and drilling vessels for work in deep

waters, as well as a variety of seabed systems for testing,

sampling and boreholes that have enabled us to carry out

seabed CPT to depths of up to 2,500m.

n Geoscience consulting

n Geophysical and hydrographic surveys

n Geotechnical site characterisation

n Seabed drilling, sampling and testing

n Cable route surveys

n Positioning Services

n Offshore and onshore laboratory

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MARINE RENEWABLES

Marine renewable projects pose specific problems:

accurate results must be obtained and deadlines met

despite challenging, and often unpredictable, conditions.

The knock-on effect of late delivery and of unreliable or

inadequate data, can have major financial and safety

repercussions, affecting the success of the whole project.

Igeotest fully understand the need to meet the objectives

and requirements of each project without lowering

safety and quality standards, as well as the need for

efficient and effective data gathering methods and the

interpretation, analysis and presentation of results.

As pioneers in the field, we bring our skills and expertise

to your project through our experienced personnel

and our innovative technological equipment and

methodologies, ensuring that you get the information

you need, presented clearly and concisely, meeting your

deadlines and budget constraints.

n Geoscience Consulting

n Geophysical and hydrographic surveys

n Geotechnical site characterisation

n Seabed drilling, sampling and testing

n Cable route surveys

n UXO surveys

n Positioning services

n Seabed habitat

n Offshore and onshore laboratory

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ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURES

Igeotest boasts a long and successful track record of

onshore, port and nearshore infrastructure projects

throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North

and West Africa, and both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts

of South America. In addition, our highly trained personnel

have expertise of all types and stages of infrastructure

development projects and we make sure each new project

is allocated an experienced manager who oversees and

coordinates the multidisciplinary teams.

Igeotest owns and operates a wide range of equipment,

from jack-up platforms for nearshore works, to survey

vessels, as well as a a variety of seabed systems for

testing, sampling and boreholes. Of particular interest are

the MiniDrill and MD 500 underwater drilling equipment,

which were developed in-house, in the Igeotest R&D

department and which provide clear evidence of the

innovation and creative capacity of our engineering team. n

From concept design

to implementation

Quality geological and geotechnical studies provide the

foundation for successful, lasting, infrastructure projects

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DREDGING

Igeotest provides services to the main dredging

companies and has collaborated with them across the

world, from the Middle East to South America, offering

solutions tailored to each specific project in rivers,

harbours and access channels.

Specialised personnel and appropriate equipment

allow Igeotest to undertake geophysical, geotechnical

and environmental surveys in all types of terrain, from

unconsolidated soils to rock.

The MiniDrill underwater drill, a development project that

shows the ingenuity and innovation of the Igeotest R&D

department, was designed and built in-house specifically

to meet the needs of this specialised sector.

n Geophysical and hydrographic surveys

n Geotechnical site characterisation

n Seabed drilling, sampling and testing

n UXO surveys

n Positioning services

n Environmental

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SUBMARINE CABLES & PIPING

Igeotest has successfully collaborated on numerous cable

and piping projects in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean

and the North Atlantic, involving complex investigations to

depths of up to 2,500 m.

A range of different geophysical techniques, coupled

with a selection of underwater systems for sampling

and testing, and undertaken by a team of trained and

experienced personnel, allow us to offer cost-effective

solutions whatever the individual project requirements.

Our fleet of multipurpose survey vessels are suitable for

use on nearshore and deep water operations and are

equipped with acoustic instrumentation including swathe

bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling and

magnetometer.

n Seabed mapping

n Geophysical and hydrographic cable and piping surveys

n Geotechnical site characterisation

n Seabed drilling, sampling and testing

n UXO surveys

n Burial assessment

n Positioning services

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MINING

Igeotest’s extensive expertise in geology and drilling is

at the service of the mining industry through exploration

drills for deep-hole drilling.

We are available to work with you at all the different

stages of any mining development project:

n Exploration

n Development

n Production

n Export and transportation infrastructures

From mine to harbour

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SERVICES

ON LAND

Within the Igeotest Group, In Situ Testing brings

together all the experience acquired over years of on-

land investigations and makes this expertise available

to clients from different disciplines through the latest

and most advanced tests and techniques for geo-

characterisation of subsoils.

All the services and activities we offer in this area are

aimed at providing the fullest possible range of currently

existing options in order to study, analyse, characterise

and understand the subsoil as accurately and reliably as

possible.

GEOLOGY

Simply put, geology is our vocation. Igeotest is a

geoscience company born in the field of Earth Sciences

and we approach each project in anticipation of a job

well done. Cartography, hydrogeology, geochemistry

photo-interpretation, paleontology, land mapping and

natural risks are just some of the disciplines our work

encompasses. Our highly specialised, multidisciplinary

team allows us to offer a comprehensive vision of each

project.

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Applied hydrogeology

Hydrogeology has become one of the world’s most active

and strategically important fields. Specialisation in this

area is key to understanding the planet’s water resources

together with their distribution and exploitation.

On land geotechnics

The latest technology, the most powerful methodologies

and the technical skill and specialisation of the team

members are key to achieving this.We offer a wide range

of services in the field of geotechnics, including:

n Geological and geotechnical mapping

n Drafting of geological, geotechnical and materials reports for all types of project

n Drafting of geological and geotechnical studies for construction (foundations) projects

n Studies of slope stability and earthworks using FE software

n Supervision, organisation and monitoring of field campaigns and borehole sampling

Boreholes

The drilling of boreholes requires the use of appropriate

methods and techniques according to the specific

objectives and requirements of each project.

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• Deep boreholes

• Geotechnical boreholes

• Special boreholes: inclined and directional

• Sampling boreholes

• Destructive boreholes

• Directional boreholes

In Situ tests

High quality data collection, together with their

interpretation, analysis and presentation, all using the

latest technology, are key factors that distinguish the

Igeotest Group.

We have available the most complete range of

equipment for in situ soil characterisation: from

traditional techniques to those that use the newest and

most technologically advanced equipment. Much of

the latest equipment and software has been developed

by our own R&D department.

• Continuous dynamic penetration

• CPT & CPTU (static penetration & piezocone)

• SCPT: Seismic cone

• Ball-CPT & T-Bar

• CPT Sampler: BAT & Mostap

• Pressuremeter & Dilatometer (Ménard, OYO, PRD Igeotest ®)

• FVT: Field Vane Test

• DMT: Marchetti Dilatometer

• SDMT: Marchetti Seismic Dilatometer

• CPM Igeotest ® (CPT + Ménard)

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Applied geophysics

In recent years, applied geophysics, which arose from

natural resource exploration, has acquired a special

significance in geotechnical and hydrogeological studies.

Selection of the most appropriate technique for each

specific case is key to obtaining quality results as the best

methods to apply depend on final objective, geology of

the area under study, desired depth of study and specific

conditions of the ground.

Seismic prospection

• Seismic refraction

• Seismic reflection

• Crosshole, downhole

• Passive seismic (MAM - MASW)

• Parallel seismic

• Seismic crosshole tomography

Electrical prospection

• Vertical electrical sounding (VES)

• Electrical trial pits

• Electrical tomography (ET)

• Surface electrical tomography

• Induced polarisation

• Electrical crosshole tomography

• Electrical marine tomography

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Electromagnetic prospection

• Georadar

• Magnetometer

• Very low frequency (VLF)

• Electromagnetic (EM)

Geophysical logging

• Acoustic Televiewer.

• Full wave sonics

• Natural Gamma

• Normal resistivity 8”/16”/32”/64”

• Spontaneous potential (SP) and point resistance (SPR)

• Temperature, resistivity and conductivity of fluids

• Heat Pulse Flowmeter.

Geothermal

Current technology allows us to exploit the earth’s natural

energy using drilling and pumping methods.

In situ testing S.L. has all the necessary means for all

stages of a geothermal exploitation project, from initial

prospection to the drilling of wells for installation of high

and low enthalpy systems.

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Environmental

Igeotest carries out studies of soil and water

contamination using the most appropriate methods and

techniques for each specific situation, identifying which

contaminants are found in the study area, as well as the

degree and reach of contamination. In addition, we will

suggest and advise on the most appropriate methods of

cleaning and restoration.

Laboratory

Igeotest proposes the concept of on-site laboratory,

having available various facilities designed for

geotechnical soils testing, each of which is customisable

and adaptable to the actual needs of the work stations.

These mobile units allow:

n In situ analysis and monitoring

n Speed and flexibility

n Reduction in logistic costs

n Optimisation of implementation processes

The following configurations are available:

n Mobile lab in 40 foot marinised container. Equipped with all facilities necessary for complete geomechanical soil characterisation: identification and state, stress-strain and chemical tests.

n Mobile lab in 20 foot marinised container. Equipped with all facilities necessary for quick geomechanical soil characterisation: sample logging, state and resistance tests.

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Tests can be performed according to standards CEN

ISO/TS 17892-1 to CEN ISO/TS 17892-13 as well as

other national standards:

n British Standard: BS 1377

n French Standards NF

n American Standards ASTM

n Spanish Standards UNE

n Brazilian standards NBR

n Others

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MARINE: COASTAL, NEARSHORE & OFFSHORE

Igeotest offers a complete range of marine services

and combined marine geophysical, geotechnical and

environmental surveys that permit the ocean environment

to be studied from different perspectives as required

by different disciplines and sectors. Using the latest

technology, our flexible approach allows us to offer

efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to suit each

individual project.

MARINE GEOTECHNICS

Reliable and high quality data collection is an essential

element of site investigation. Beyond that, though, comes

the knowledge and skill of Igeotest’s multidisciplinary

survey team who work together with the client from the

project planning stage, through data acquisition and

interpretation, to reporting, in order to ensure that the

desired information is provided in accordance with each

specific project requirements.

Jack-up drilling, sampling & testing

Igeotest offers over 15 years of experience of

nearshore projects, with many different scenarios and

configurations, this means we can guarantee complete

and highly reliable geotechnical investigations, including

drilling, high quality sampling, rock coring, specialised

testing (CPTU, DMT, FVT, seismic downhole, BAT probe,

Tbar…), data interpretation, reporting and positioning.

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The specialist expertise of the team, the extensive fleet

of geotechnical platforms owned by the company, and

the in-house design and development of much of our

equipment, are key elements in the provision of this

complete service tailored to the needs of each client and

adapted to the specific project environment, while always

maintaining strict compliance with applicable international

standards.

Drilling vessel

Successful coring and drilling on land is dependent on the

selection of coring tools and bits to match the lithology

to achieve high core recovery or rate of penetration

(ROP) during drilling. Most downhole drilling and coring

problems are caused by unconsolidated or fractured

formations and unstable holes with the associated hole

cleaning problems. Vertical ship movement (heave) adds

a third dimension to this problematic equation.

Heave compensators reduce the effect of vertical ship

heave on the drill string and coring tools. Without heave

compensation, optimal ocean coring and borehole

completions would require calm seas, with large amounts

of downtime spent waiting on weather. Both passive and

active heave compensators are installed in the derrick to

reduce the effects of vertical ship motion on the drill string

and coring tools.

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Seabed drilling

At Igeotest, we see seabed drilling as a challenge that

allows us to offer highly specialised alternatives in the field

of drilling and oceanological investigation.

In 2008, our philosophy of innovation and desire to offer

alternative solutions led Igeotest to initiate an on-going

research phase in the field of seabed investigation, with

specific focus on high quality drilling (sampling, rock

coring and testing).

Igeotest offers a number of in-house developments and

approaches in this field:

n Non-drilling mode: A practice by which the sampling or testing is started at the seabed and penetration to the final depth is achieved in a single manoeuvre.

n Drilling mode: Using this system, the tests and sampling are deployed from the seabed while progressing by means of rotary drilling techniques.

Technological advances have allowed us to undertake

quality sampling of the seabed using advanced drilling

tools, with remote-operation submarine systems such as

the MiniDrill and the MD500.

These devices not only facilitate the taking of large-

diameter samples, but can also be used in conjunction

with other tests in a single borehole, significantly reducing

survey execution times.

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MiniDrill: designed and developed by Igeotest R&D

Subsea drilling system designed for rock coring to depths

of up to 6.0 m. The drilling system and the sample

diameters allow the acquisition of the highest quality rock

samples. In addition, the equipment is also suitable for

soil sampling, where the highest quality samples can be

obtained in accordance with international standards.

MD500: designed and developed by Igeotest R&D

The very latest in geotechnical investigation equipment.

The modular system allows for different configurations

dependent on project requirements. Allows submarine

surveys to be carried out to a depth of up to180 m.

This technique also allows high quality sampling in soft

soils using piston sampler and static piling at the desired

depths without the limits to survey depth associated with

overboard sampling devices (corers), while complying

with international standards for quality classification of

samples.

The ability to configure additional modules allows various

in situ tests to be carried out downhole, including CPT,

DMT, Vane Test and environmental tests.

A patented device, exclusive to Igeotest, the MD500

offers the opportunity of knowing the percentage of

sample recovery in each manoeuvre, allowing decisions

to be taken on site and offering the highest possibilities of

sample acquisition whatever the terrain.

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Seabed CPT

By means of underwater systems, it is possible to

perform CPT and CPTU at water depths up to 2500 m

and survey depths up to 30 m.

Different configurations of reaction, section and cone and

different methods of deployment allow the best system

to be used in each individual case. As always, whichever

system is chosen, international standards are adhered to

and the highest accuracy is achieved.

Seabed sampling

Seabed sampling can be undertaken using techniques

traditionally known as overboard sampling. For this

type of sampling, Igeotest offers a wide range of corers

including the following types:

n Box corer

n Gravity corer

n Piston Corer

n Vibrocorer

n MiniDrill (rock drill)

Offshore laboratory

By means of the offshore laboratory, Igeotest offers

the capacity to complete investigations by performing

sample description and geotechnical tests on selected

subsamples on board the survey vessel. We have

available fully-equipped mobile offshore laboratories for

complete performance of on board geotechnical tests.

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The following soil properties can be determined in the off-shore

laboratory:

n Plasticity

n Consistency limits

n Water content

n Bulk density

n Undrained shear strength

Testing can be carried out in accordance with international

standards.

HYDROGRAPHY & SEABED SURVEYS

Desktop studies

A “desktop study” is a very effective tool for use in the early

planning stages and the engineering planning of any marine

project. The study gathers together and analyses existing data

from the public domain, scientific sources and commercial

databases. Each project is studied from the different points of

view of a multidisciplinary technical-professional team of experts.

Bathymetric surveys

Igeotest uses state-of-the-art techniques for hydrographic

surveys, in accordance with IHO standards (International

Hydrographic Organization).

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Side Scan surveys

The side scan sonar is a device used to detect objects

on the seabed, as well as identifying geological surface

formations.

The information supplied by the side scan sonar is vital

for the later performance of a geotechnical survey with

underwater equipment. Igeotest takes into account the

interpretation of side scan sonar data when evaluating

risks in the selection of geotechnical sample points.

Magnetometer surveys

By means of magnetometer survey techniques,

possible sources of interference with geotechnical

surveys can be detected and identified in the survey

area. These studies are necessary for initial evaluation

of risk due to possible submerged elements occurring

within the depth of the investigation (0 to 25 m

beneath the seabed).

UXO surveys

Igeotest offers a complete and comprehensive solution

for obtaining “UXO clearances” as required by local

authorities in order to issue work permits.

In addition to the data obtained from a magnetometer

survey, a historical study of the work area should

be carried out to establish the level of risk and the

probability of finding unexploded ordnance.

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Survey vessels

Project duration averages between 15 and 35 days,

demanding flexibility, speed and efficiency, particularly

in matters of deployment. To this end, we actively

manage the deployment of our fleet through the Spot

Market. A “Spot short term charter” is a contract to

perform a specific project in a given time. During this

contract period, the vessel is at the complete disposal

of Igeotest and our customer.

Constant evaluation of vessel availability allows us to

always offer the highest standards possible.

Positioning

Igeotest offers positioning by means of differential

correction signals broadcast via satellite. Systems such

as those provided by VERIPOS LTD give maximum

guarantees of accuracy in positioning.

MARINE GEOPHYSICS

ENVIRONMENTAL

UNDERWATER MINING

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OTHER MARINE SERVICES

Oceanography

IGEOTEST boasts a multidisciplinary team of experts,

including marine science professionals, to enable a

comprehensive analysis of the work areas. The study

of bodies of water and their vertical stratification is vital

for an accurate environmental characterisation. Data

concerning such stratification is also used for calibration

of geophysical equipment and for underwater positioning

submarino (Ultra short baseline). Using CTD equipment

it is possible to produce a mathematical model of the

velocity profiles of sound propagation in sea water.

Metocean

In all our work and planning procedures, meteorological

and oceanographic data must be analysed. A correct

analysis of these meteocean data optimise fieldwork

performance. Igeotest uses data from public sources

or data measured in situ for planning measurement

campaigns.

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MINING

Igeotest brings together the technology, technological

know-how and extensive skills of a specialist group to

offer the mining industry a complete service focused on

mineral exploration and investigation.

We have the skills to work at all the different stages

of mining projects, from exploration and evaluation

of deposits to project development, exploitation and

production. We can also offer solutions for studies of

transport structures for the extracted raw materials:

railways, slurry pipelines and mining ports.

n Exploration campaigns by means of mining boreholes, rotary drilling, wireline and deep boreholes

n Borehole trajectory measurement using multi-shot equipment

n Borehole and geophysical logging. A wide range of geophysical probes and winches allow access to depths up to 1,000 m

n Surface geophysics

n Geotechnical and hydrogeological instrumentation for opencast and underground mining

n Geotechnical characterisation campaigns by means of boreholes and in situ geotechnical tests

From mine to harbour

Mining research

specialisation has

led us to have

wireline equipment

capable of reaching

the 2300 m deep

with NQ diameter

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OTHER SERVICES

As a company dedicated to geoscience, we have

available specialist services both at sea and on land that

we can call upon to provide a full and comprehensive

approach to the medium being studied.

INSTRUMENTATION

Our mastery of auscultation techniques, coupled with

extensive instrumentation experience, has resulted in our

achieving notable success in this field, both as applied to

civil engineering and mining.

The techniques are:

n Biaxial vertical inclinometry

n Horizontal inclinometry

n Vibrating wire piezometers

n Limnigraphs with automatic logging of piezometric levels and water temperature

n Incremental and rod extensometry in boreholes

n Fisuremeters

n Displacement monitoring using potentiometric, vibrating wire sensors etc.

n Deformation and stress monitoring with vibrating wire

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GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING

Geophysical logging permits the characterisation of

materials by measuring different physical parameters

using different methods, including electrical resistivity,

velocity of propagation of seismic waves, and

temperature and conductivity of fluids.

Measurements can be taken using different devices or

probes inserted into the borehole, such as:

n Acoustic Televiewer

n Full-wave sonic

n Natural gamma

n Normal resistivity 8”/16”/32”/64”

n Spontaneous potential (SP) and point resistance (SPR)

n Temperature, resistivity and conductivity of fluids

n Heat Pulse Flowmeter

The information obtained allows the material traversed to

be modelled, as well as the acquisition of parameters that

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

As a skilled technical company, Igeotest has been able to

take advantage of their expertise, developing their own

department of R&D+i, which is officially registered with

the Spanish Ministry of Industry.

This approach has enabled us to improve the

performance of survey equipment and methods, optimise

efficiency and automate testing, which, in turn, has had

a significant impact on cost-effectiveness and quality of

results obtained.

Our R&D+i strategy is structured from four different

perspectives: financial, client, internal processes and

knowledge.

Igeotest’s R&D+i department has played a crucial role in

company growth in the sphere of marine investigation, as

well as in our internationalisation.The R&D strategy runs

hand-in-hand with the strategy set by the company.

MARKETR&DPROPOSAL

IDEAR&D

PROJECTCREATION

MONITORING /DISSEMINATION

CLOSE

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Important developments in recent years include:

n Development of Igeotest’s own testing equipment: Igeotest PRD: flexible high pressure dilatometer

n Design and adaptation of productivity improvement systems: Totem CPT and marine system for advanced testing

n Innovative concepts of systems integration for geotechnical marine characterisation units: Project Plata

n Theoretical modelling and adaptation of active heave compensation systems: Project Igeomar

n Theoretical research in the field of high quality soil sampling: Trace

n Research projects in the field of oceanographic energies: Ocean Líder

n Disruptive developments in the field of subsea geotechnics and submarine drilling: MiniDrill and MD500

Dissemination of project results and patenting of the

developments guarantees the success of the R&D

projects and allows us to constantly offer new services

tailored to the needs of our customers. n

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Igeotest’s social responsibility is an inherent, almost

vocational, aspect of company policy, which has been

developing naturally over the years through spontaneous

programmes and activities aimed at improved

understanding of, and interaction with, our immediate

surroundings.

In addition, the company accepts responsibility for

formally implementing social policies and strategies within

the company. To this end, each year we draw up a plan

of social action governed by the following principles:

n Adherence to the current legislation of the countries where we work

n Encouragement of local workers and suppliers

n Respect for human rights

n Development of a work environment that fosters good work relations based on equal opportunities and the flexible adaptation of conditions according to each member of staff’s personal personal circumstances

n Development of responsible practices in the value chain, promoting transparency in processes and objectives

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n Promotion of a culture of respect for both natural and social environments, with a corresponding reduction in the impact of company activities

n Promotion of good and clear communications channels for internal and external dialogue

Involvement of all Igeotest workers in this social

responsibility is key to the success of company projects.

Our workers represent Igeotest in the eyes of the world

which makes their conduct and their interaction with the

environment where they carry out their tasks the clearest

channel to communicate our social commitment.

We achieve this involvement by encouraging the

participation of all company personnel in different

social projects, sharing not just the obligations and

responsibilities, but also the satisfaction that arises from

such projects. n

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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENTSYSTEM

Igeotest policies of Corporate Social Responsibility,

Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental and

Quality Control all enter under the umbrella structure

of the company’s Integrated Management System, a

system which is key to our on-going improvement and

sustainable growth.

Since 2009, Igeotest has been certified ISO 9001:2008

under Veritas Bureau certification and the company

operates according to ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS

18001:2007 standards.

All Igeotest projects comply with established standards

and undergo regular internal auditing as well as annual

external auditing. Our main objective is to provide

quality services and client satisfaction through control of

company processes and in accordance with international

standard ISO 9001. Annual objectives are defined each

year which lay out the company’s commitment to on-

going improvement in all management processes.

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POLICY

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

QUALITYPOLICY

Igeotest encourages and promotes the natural integration

of occupational health and safety standards in all areas

and departments, ensuring the wellbeing of personnel

through compliance with international standards OHSAS

18001:2007 for permanent and temporary installations

and activities. The aim is to ensure compliance with

current legislation and make sure that all personnel are

correctly trained and appropriately certified.

In accordance with socio-economic requirements

and compliant with international standard ISO 14001,

Igeotest works to protect the environment and prevent

contamination. The aim is to minimise degradation to

the natural environment and inconvenience to population

from noise and gas emission, as well as to reduce waste.

The company’s Ethics and Social

Responsibility policy is aimed at

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Whether on land or at sea, the objective is the same for

our multidisciplinary team: to put our knowledge and expertise at the service of our clients and of society

On land and at sea, we recognise our responsibility as leaders in the field of Geoscience. Day after day,

we continue to innovate. We trust our team of professionals and firmly believe

in their ability to keep the name of Igeotest as a synonym for excellence

Ausiàs March, s/n17600 Figueres

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