By Lisa J. Anderson
Gulf Region Southern District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Base Camp Adder (Ali Base) Iraq – The Al-Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) Hydraulic Bridge System Repair is now complete. After years of neglect and disrepair, the telescopic platform bridging systems at Berths 1 & 2 (Platform A) and Berths 3 and 4 (Platform B) were removed, repaired and reinstalled. Hydraulic power units, directional control valves and other system-critical equipment was also repaired and reinstalled.

This refurbishment will make terminal operations more efficient which will increase the terminal’s reliability and capacity to export more oil. New construction at the site improves reliability and safety standards for terminal operations. This increased commerce will further stimulate Iraq’s economy.

This tasking was one of eight under the Al-Basrah Oil Terminal project, a major terminal overhaul. The ABOT is essential to Iraq’s reconstruction because oil exports generate revenues of approximately $130 million per day. It is one of Iraq’s two operating offshore terminals; the second, Kwahr Abd Allah Oil Terminal (KAAOT), needs repair and is limited to loading small tankers.

This construction project was completed at a cost of $273,000. Construction was funded by the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Note: Lisa Anderson is a Public Affairs Officer for the Gulf Region Southern District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Iraq. Requests for more information should be directed to the GRS Public Affairs Office at 540-542-2656. Email requests can be sent to lisa.anderson@tac01.usace.army.mil. For more information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq, visit www.grd.usace.army.mil.