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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Asian Energy Services secures $100m integrated service contract from Vedanta
Asian Energy Services, an integrated service provider to the energy and mining sectors, has secured an integrated service contract worth Rs8.65bn ($100m) from Vedanta. The order, which includes field development and operations and maintenance (O&M) services, will be executed over a period of 57 months. Asian Energy Services managing director Kapil Garg said: 'We are honoured to receive integrated service contract for field development and operations and maintenance (O&M) contract from Vedanta, one of our valued and long-standing client. This repeat engagement reflects the trust we have built through dependable service and a strong focus on operational excellence. 'Integrated O&M remains a core area of focus at Asian Energy Services and a key growth driver. Our ability to manage critical infrastructure safely and efficiently continues to make us a preferred partner in the energy sector. This mandate reaffirms confidence in our team's capability to consistently deliver in complex and challenging environments.' Since being acquired by Oilmax Energy Private, Asian Energy Services has expanded its business segments to enhance value across the energy and upstream oil and gas sectors, aiming to deliver long-term benefits for its investors and stakeholders, stated the company. Earlier in the month, Asian Energy Services was awarded a work order from Sun Petrochemicals for the hiring of services for 3D seismic data acquisition and processing in Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. The total contract value was approximately Rs460m and will be executed over a period of 12 months. Asian Energy Services offers integrated oil and gas services including 2D and 3D seismic geographical data acquisition; O&M of onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities; and production improvement and mining services including supply and installation of material handling plants and rapid loading systems, added the company. In January, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife sanctioned Vedanta's Cairn Oil & Gas to undertake exploratory drilling in the eco-sensitive zone of Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat district, Assam, India. "Asian Energy Services secures $100m integrated service contract from Vedanta" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Sustainability Times
15-06-2025
- Science
- Sustainability Times
'Lost City Rises Again': Submerged Indian Metropolis Stuns Archaeologists and Forces a Rethink of All Human Civilization Timelines
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 The discovery of a submerged city in the Gulf of Khambhat challenges established historical timelines. challenges established historical timelines. 🗺️ Researchers found artifacts like skeletons and pottery dating back to about 7000 BC , predating known civilizations in the region. , predating known civilizations in the region. 🧩 The site has sparked intense debate, dividing the scientific community over its origins and significance. 🔍 This finding encourages further exploration and analysis, with the potential to reshape our understanding of ancient civilizations. In the depths off the Indian coast, a fleeting glimmer seems to brush against the silent remnants of a mysterious civilization. The contours of a submerged city emerge in the Gulf of Khambhat, challenging everything we thought we knew about India's origins. As fragments of pottery, forgotten skeletons, and submerged avenues come to light, the puzzle slowly takes shape. This discovery progresses at the pace of passionate debates, cautious researchers, and the call of legends. Here, every find appears capable of reshaping our understanding of the past. A Shocking Underwater Discovery: An Entire Civilization Sleeps in the Gulf of Khambhat Imagine the moment when certainties vanish. Off the coast of India, the silhouette of a forgotten city emerges from the depths, potentially dating back nine thousand years. Such a prospect sends shivers down the spine. For a team of Indian archaeologists, the discovery of a submerged site changes everything. Have we underestimated a complete chapter of the subcontinent's history? The question arises: could a great lost civilization be on the verge of rewriting our vision of India's origins? This revelation has prompted a reevaluation of ancient timelines. As the exploration continues, the implications of such a discovery could be profound. The potential for reshaping our understanding of early human civilizations is immense. With every artifact uncovered, the story of our past becomes richer and more complex. The coming years will undoubtedly be filled with further exploration and analysis, as researchers strive to uncover the full significance of this underwater find. 'Bible Battle Confirmed': Archaeologists Uncover Shocking Evidence of Ancient War at Megiddo, the Real Site of Armageddon When the Sea Reveals Its Secrets: The Emergence of an Ancient City Years of research, often fraught with frustration, teetering on the edge between legend and reality, finally bore fruit in December 2000. The team from the National Institute of Ocean Technology scrutinized the depths of the Gulf of Khambhat on India's northwestern coast, expecting nothing extraordinary. Yet, over a span of nearly five miles, sonar technology revealed the outline of a vast urban complex, almost the size of a metropolis, lying 120 feet below the surface. Not mere stones this time. Skeletons, tooth fragments, pottery—all surfaced, causing a stir. Each analysis yields surprising results: dating suggests origins around 7000 BC, significantly earlier than the first official traces of civilization in the Indus Valley. It's essential to note that in archaeology, using multiple dating methods often helps mitigate certain biases. While these results appear impressive, caution is advised. 'I Held Her Skull in That Ceremony': Oxford's Shocking Use of Enslaved Woman's Remains Sparks Global Outrage In the Shadows: A Mystery Dividing the Scientific Community An echo from the past presents a genuine conundrum for researchers. Each object found raises new questions. Are the artifacts truly from the site? Could sediments have transported pottery and skeletons from the mainland as sea levels rose at the end of the Ice Age? The debates are intense: some envision the thrilling tale of a lost city, while others advocate for caution, considering the fragile analyses and the complexities of radiocarbon dating for objects exposed to saltwater. It is impossible to separate these ruins from myths, like the legend of Kumari Kandam, thought to have once linked India to Madagascar and Australia. Can we already speak of a great lost civilization? The investigation must continue, with more analyses and cross-referencing of evidence. Two decades of research have not unraveled everything, and the mystery remains thick. As one researcher put it, 'Every great discovery begins with an unsettling detail. Only after long confrontations of ideas, methods, and occasional setbacks does the puzzle gradually reveal itself.' 'Archaeologists Couldn't Believe It': 20,000-Year-Old Stone Tools Found on South African Cliff Rewrite Everything About Early Humans A Site That Challenges Everything—Or Not What unfolds in the Gulf of Khambhat offers archaeology a rare opportunity: to explore, probe, and perhaps reshape our understanding of Indian prehistory. The ripple effect is assured: a sonar detection today, and tomorrow? Perhaps entire chapters to add to our history. Navigating this strange submerged laboratory means accepting surprises. Nothing is predetermined. The quest continues for archaeologists and for all those who hold hope for new revelations: sometimes, at the bottom of the sea, the most discreet anomaly can illuminate an entire chapter of history, or simply remind us that science loves to challenge its own limits. Explorer's Tip: In the face of the unexpected, remain open-minded and remember that sometimes, the most astonishing discoveries are as valuable as the questions they raise. As we delve deeper into this underwater world, we are reminded that history is not a static narrative but a dynamic and ever-evolving story. Each new find in the Gulf of Khambhat adds another layer of intrigue and complexity. What other secrets lie hidden beneath the waves, waiting to reshape our understanding of the ancient world? Our author used artificial intelligence to enhance this article. Did you like it? 4.4/5 (25)
