Dolphin Energy to transport more natural gas to ADWEC's power stations at Fujairah

Abu Dhabi, May 6, 2010 (WAM)- Dolphin Energy announced the completion of an important milestone in the development of the Taweelah - Fujairah Pipeline (TFP) that will increase the gas transportation capacity of natural gas to the F1 and F2 power stations in Fujairah.
Having commenced 'commissioning gas' to ADWEC in August 2009, Dolphin Energy is ready to transport 350 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to the east coast of the emirates, providing sufficient gas transportation capacity required to fully operate both power stations.
This additional transportation capacity is made possible due to the completion of a 128 kilometre, 48" pipeline from Dolphin's Taweelah Receiving Facilities to a hot tap connection on the existing Al Ain Fujairah 24" pipeline.
The most significant challenges during construction were associated with third party crossings which required permission from various authorities to cross their assets. More than 150 such crossings were performed safely on this section of the TFP to ensure the integrity of the assets. In addition, five major road crossings were also executed under non destructive trenching techniques.