Fugro has been awarded a contract to conduct an underwater survey for the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan pipeline survey program in Timor-Leste.

The survey 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.

Under the contract, Fugro will undertake an extensive offshore site characterisation program using autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) surveying equipment, as well as geophysical and seismic surveys.

The offshore environment is challenging, as the underwater survey region includes areas with depths exceeding 3,000 metres.

The program will provide comprehensive seabed intelligence and geotehnical 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.

Underwater survey data will be processed and quality controlled through Fugro’s regional data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Perth.

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.

“This award reflects our client’s confidence in Fugro’s ability to execute complex offshore survey programs in challenging marine environments,” said 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.”