Our projects include King’s Cross Station, London, as well as the O2 Arena in London, the Karachaganak Oil Field in Kazakhstan, and the Wipeout Roller Coaster in the UK.
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Project Description The Iraq Ministry of Oil has selected a consortium led by Kuwait Energy Iraq Limited Company (KEIL) for the development of the Siba Natural Gas Field. KEIL is planning to conduct a full field development in the Siba Field. The Project will further develop into constructing gas processing facilities and three main export
Project Description GTL were commissioned to undertake both the concept and feasibility design of a telecommunications infrastructure throughout India, consisting of 22,000 lattice type masts. With an overall timeframe for delivery of just three years, the project had an ambitious building schedule with challenging targets. GTL designed various piled grillages, supported by six to eight
Project Description GTL were approached by Petrofac to undertake both geotechnical investigation and the provision of a concept foundation design, along with a constructibility report. This project was an investment of $800m in the construction of a biofuel refinery in Fujairah. Preparation The preparation of studies, engineering designs, and the selection of appropriate technology is
Project Description The construction of a uniquely designed stadium has provided significant long-term investment for the greater Milwaukee region. Getting the project completed on-budget meant looking at every cost alternative. Upon the recommendation of geotechnical engineers, the design and implementation of a test pile program was recommended to determine the most cost-effective deep foundation pile
Project Description This case regards GTL’s involvement with BP and their exploration of Northstar Island, an oil-drilling and refinement facility in the Beaufort sea – six miles offshore from Alaska’s North Slope. Being the very first offshore oil production facility situated in an arctic region of the United States, this manmade 4.5 acre gravel island
Project Description As a major transportation improvement project in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, this project involved twelve structures at the busy junction of Interstate 4 and the East-West Expressway. The deep foundations consisted of 60,000 meters of driven piles, with the distinguishing feature being the extensive use of steel H-piles on such a
Project Description Garraf oil field is located in the province of Thi Qar, approximately five kilometres north-west of Al-Refaei city and 85km north of the city of Nasiriya. The field is owned by PETRONAS Carigali Iraq Holding (PCIHBV, 45%), Japex (30%) and North Oil Company (25%). Development works for the oil field started in early
Vodafone Foundation – Westway Project Description GTL was employed by Vodafone/Babcock to design, supply and install a foundation solution to accommodate a Vodafone 2G/3G Street Pole – Type 7000 series. GTL were tasked with providing a complete solution that could be constructed including tower erection in two days. The limited footprint was to accommodate the 12m
Project Description GTL were employed by Hutchinson 3G to design, supply and install their Rapid Deployment Site (RDS). The main objective was to create a complete compound by utilising the Helical (screw) piled grillage foundation. This design incorporated security fencing, equipment and electrical cabinets whilst providing capacity for the forces generated by the 18m high
Project Description GTL were employed by Murphy’s to design, supply and supervise the installation and testing of helical (screw) piles for Network Rail FTN/GSMR node site south of Chard in Devon. Geotechnical Ground Conditions The soils investigation indicated superficial deposits overlaying stiff sandy gravely clay. The site investigation of a borehole with SPT and Dynamic
At GTL the importance of understanding the existing soil make-up before undertaking pile design is firmly recognised. The risk of what is in the ground is always an uncertainty that makes both project managers and engineers nervous. The key to an economic and technically proficient foundation design is good quality ground investigation information. Identifying the
Supporting the Serpentine Pavilion Press Release Issued 9th June 2009-06-22 International foundation solution company GTL was commissioned to provide the foundations for this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by leading and highly acclaimed Japanese architects SANAA. GTL’s expertise in this area is such that they are fast becoming the go to company for such installations;
GTL commissioned to design foundation solution for Jean Nouvel’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion April 2010 International foundation solution company GTL Partnership Ltd has been commissioned to provide a solution for this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by Jean Nouvel. As a, Pritzker Prize winner and recipient of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal Jean Nouvel has won
Project Description GTL were appointed by the Serpentine Gallery to design, supply, install and remove the foundations to the 2009 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by SANAA Architects. The client each year requires a foundation system that can support the temporary pavilion building yet be removed at the end of the pavilions life. Geotechnical Ground Conditions
Project Description The 200-foot high walkway is suspended from two of the former Millennium Dome’s distinctive yellow masts and leads to an observation platform which allowing people to walk across. The central viewing platform provides visitors with a panoramic view of London. It is an adrenaline based experience in which visitors get the advantage of
Project Description GTL were appointed by the Serpentine Gallery to design, supply, install and remove the foundations for the 2008 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry. Each year the client requires a foundation system that can support the temporary pavilion building yet be removed at the end of the Pavilions’ life. Geotechnical Ground Conditions
Project Description GTL Partnership have been appointed as foundation designers by Shropshire County Council for the design of the abutments to the temporary bridge across Minsterley Brook. The client required a quick and easy to install foundation solution for the temporary bridge abutment to allow essential repair and strengthening works to the existing Grade 2
Project Description Brighton Palace Pier is a Grade 2 listed building which opened in 1899. The pier stem and head total approximately 540m in length and the pier head itself comprises structure from three distinct time periods. The central core comprises Victorian cast iron piles. To the northeast corner is an area known as the
Project Description GTL Partnership was employed as Principal Contractor, to design and install a foundation solution to enable the relocation of the Wipeout Roller Coaster from America to Suffolk. The brief was to construct the roller coaster during open season, this coupled with an ambitious programme ensured that this would be a demanding project. Geotechnical
Project Description GTL Partnership were employed to provide helical screw piled foundations to support the new canopy spanning the existing Opera House. This was vital to the ongoing success of the Opera House, the new structure enabled the seating capacity to be increased by 23%. The Challenge As a Grade I listed building, Holland Park
Project Description GTL Partnership were employed by Murphy’s to design, supply and supervise the installation and testing of helical (screw) piles for Network Rail FTN/GSMR node site at Eggesford Barton in Devon. Geotechnical Ground Conditions The site investigation of a borehole with SPT and Dynamic Probes Super Heavy were used for the design of
Project Description A lightweight movable access system, designed by GTL and installed by Aluminium Structures Ltd, has given Kier Construction a significant increase in the rate of progression the installation of new roof glazing at King’s Cross Station. Working in conjunction with Aluminium structures, GTL were asked to design an innovative access platform that would
Project Description GTL Partnership were employed by Murphy’s to design, supply and supervise the installation and testing of helical (screw) piles for Network Rail FTN/GSMR node south of Rochdale in Greater Manchester. Geotechnical Ground Conditions The soils investigation indicated superficial deposits overlaying a dense to very dense sand layer at 5 m below ground. The
KARACHAGANAK UNIT 2, KAZAKHSTAN PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Karachaganak gas condensate field, situated in the northwest region of Kazakhstan, covers an area of more than 280kmÇ. The field’s reserves comprise over 1,200 million tons of oil and condensate, and more than 1.35 trillion cubic metres of gas.Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV (KPO) was formed to facilitate the