Construction of Siphon of Shatt Al-Arab

Construction of Siphon of Shatt Al-Arab

and Appurtenant Structures

UTILITIES – WATER • IRRIGATION • AGRICULTURE • Iconic • LARGE DIAMETER HDD

Client

General Commission for Irrigation & Reclamation Projects - Ministry of Water Resources, Iraq

Consultant

Design & Studies Centre - Ministry of Water Resources

Main Contractor

NSCC International

Location

Basra, Iraq

Start Date

October 2012

Completion Date

February 2013
Project Details

Rig Type : 350 Ton Drilling Rig (2)
Length of Crossing : 1275 m each
No. of Crossings : 7 nos.
Pipe Diameter : 48” Carbon Steel Pipelines
Drilling Depth : 15 m (under the river bed)
Max. Drilling Depth from Entry : 24 m

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