Located on the western coast of India, the Dabhol LNG Terminal was developed to support the country’s growing energy needs. BESIX was responsible for the marine works, which included a long offshore breakwater and a jetty capable of accommodating LNG vessels. The project required advanced marine construction techniques and heavy equipment, including a jack-up platform and high-capacity crawler cranes.
Design and construction of a 2,300-metre offshore breakwater
Quarrying and placement of rock materials
Production and installation of precast accropodes
Dredging of silt material using a cutter suction dredger
Construction of a 1,750-metre approach jetty on piles
Installation of a fuel jetty head
Installation of four berthing dolphins and four mooring dolphins
Construction of a control building with utilities and air conditioning
Installation of navigation aids
Heavy marine equipment: Piling works were executed from an 800-ton capacity jack-up platform equipped with 100-ton and 200-ton crawler cranes.
Advanced marine engineering: The breakwater and jetty were constructed using specialized offshore techniques to ensure durability and safety.
Integrated infrastructure: The terminal included all necessary marine and utility systems to support LNG vessel operations.
Strategic energy asset: The terminal plays a key role in India’s LNG import infrastructure, supporting national energy security and diversification.