Scope of work

UGS Competence and Know-how UGS has made a name for itself as specialists in the following underground storage technologies: -  Re-use of depleted natural gas and oil reservoirs -  Use of aquifer structures -  Creation of caverns by the leaching of salt    formations - with ecological disposal of the brine    produced UGS can also carry out projects in mined rock caverns by calling on the know-how and support of their parent company, Géostock.  Projects outside Germany are carried out by teams with international experience.

Services Provided by UGS

Engineering:	-	Expert advice and audits
	-	Preliminary investigations and site selection studies
	-	Exploration and feasibility studies
	-	Suitability assessments
	-	Assistance in obtaining approvals and permissions
	-	Basic design, front end engineering design and work process design
	-	Drawing up of specification documents and invitations to tender, and the evaluation of bids
	-	Procurement of material, equipment and services
	-	Project management
	-	Construction management and supervision
	-	Commissioning and operation of the final plant
Supply:		Detailed design and supply of various plant components:
	-	leaching and first-gas-filling equipment
	-	gas dehydration units
	-	tanks etc.
Service:	-	Drilling, workover and testing with own rigs and equipment
	-	Operation of leaching and first-gas-filling equipment
	-	Operation of underground storage facilities