In a move that is set to benefit the regional oil and gas and utilities sectors, Zenath Environmental Engineering Services, part of the ETA Ascon Star Group, has acquired the largest Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) machine in the UAE.
The DD1100 HDD Machine from American Augers has a pulling capacity of 500 tonnes, as against the 250 tonnes capacity the machines that are currently in use in the region have. Used for the installation of large-diameter pipelines under canals and sea beds, it connects islands and river crossings for the oil and gas industry and other utilities.
“This machine is one of its kinds in the UAE. Zenath’s acquisition of the machine will add great value to the company’s innovative techniques and boost its efficiency significantly in executing the contracts it undertakes,” said Hameed Salahuddin, Director of ETA Ascon Star Group.
Currently, Zenath is developing a mega rig with American Augers DD 1100 spread for drilling 1800-2500 metres in a drill in Saudi Arabia, UAE and India.
“Zenath has always taken pride in being at the forefront in introducing new products and services for the benefit of its clients. The newly acquired DD1100 is yet another testimony to this progressive strategy,” said J.S.A. Bukhari, Executive Director of Zenath Group.
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