Omega Risk Solutions is committed to help solve the global landmine and unexploded ordnance contamination problem. Our excellent results and safety record ensure that our clients may operate safely in difficult, remote and high-risk areas throughout the world. Service levels meet and exceed the International Mine Action Standards as verified by prestigious awards, such as ISO 9001. A well-developed infrastructure enables us to participate in multitask and multi-location projects, providing the following services:
- Education and training
- Landmine clearance
- Landmine impact and technical surveys
- Quality assurance
- Unexploded ordnance disposal services
- Battle area, range and underwater clearance
- Mine risk education
Education and training
Omega Risk Solutions teaches communities in affected areas to recognise the signs of mines and unexploded ordnance contamination and that they have a responsibility to mark and report findings. We appoint, train and supervise staff from their communities to present this education as part of the demining project. Members of local communities also receive technical training in modern demining techniques. This takes place under strict supervision & management as “in theatre” demining and explosive ordnance disposal operations.
Landmine impact and technical surveys
Omega Risk Solutions gathers, evaluates and analyses information on known or suspected risks for national mine action authorities.
Technical surveys include detailed topographical investigations of known or suspected risk areas to determine the perimeters of locations identified by impact surveys.
Landmine & unexploded ordnance clearance
Omega Risk Solutions understands clients’ need for cost-effective solutions. Our physical demining services include:
Manual demining is the most practical, but also the most time-consuming and expensive method. Deminers are trained to be highly versatile in order to meet the guaranteed clearance standards. We will also provide contract management and supervision.
Mine detections dogs (MDDs): used in conjunction with other methods, are safe and cost-effective because they define actual contamination areas for manual clearance. These dogs are also used for verification and quality assurance after mine clearance.
Explosive ordnance disposal: EOD specialists dispose of mines and unexploded ordnance during demining, battle area, range and underwater clearance. This service includes the provision of render safe explosive devises and explosive detection systems.
Mechanical assisted mine clearance: We use various flail systems, which allow for mechanical detonation of landmines in vast areas, as well as for ground preparation. This method is always supported by one or more of the technologies mentioned above.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE – ANGOLA
In the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, landmines became a global problem, posing a significant threat to human lives and hindering economic and social development. Angola is one of the countries that has suffered the most from landmines, with an estimated 20 million landmines scattered throughout the country. These landmines were a legacy of Angola’s 27-year civil war, which ended in 2002.
The city of Soyo, located in the northern province of Zaire, was one of the most heavily mined areas in Angola. The presence of landmines significantly hindered the region’s economic and social development, as it posed a threat to the lives of the local population and prevented the use of vast areas of land.
To address this issue, the Angolan government, in collaboration with international organizations, launched a de-mining project in Soyo. The project’s main objective was to clear landmines and other explosive remnants of war to ensure the safe return of refugees and promote economic and social development.
The de-mining project in Soyo was carried out by the Angolan National Inter-Sectoral De-Mining Commission (CNIDAH), with the support of international organizations such as the HALO Trust and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG). The project received funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United States government, and other donors.
The de-mining project in Soyo was a complex and challenging task, requiring a high level of expertise and specialized equipment. The de-mining teams used manual and mechanical methods to locate and remove landmines and other explosive remnants of war.
Omega was committed to help solve the global landmine and unexploded ordnance contamination problem. Our excellent results and safety record ensure that our customers may operate safely in difficult, remote and high-risk areas throughout the world. Service levels meet and exceed the International Mine Action Standards, as verified by prestigious awards.
A well-developed infrastructure enables us to participate in multitask, multi-location projects, providing the following services:
- Landmine impact and technical surveys.
- Landmine clearance.
- Unexploded ordnance disposal service.
- Quality assurance.
- Mine risk education.
- Battle area, range and underwater clearance.
PROJECTS DURING 2003
Omega executed various short projects during 2003. These are summarised in the following table:
| Chevron Texaco (LNG Project) : Soyo Area, ANGOLA | ||
| Type of Work | Description of Work | Year Completed |
| Mine Clearance | This project involved the clearance of 6 sampling sites and 3 access routes for Geotechnical Drilling (18,000 m2). Mine detection dogs and manual demining technologies were used. Deployment of 2 x Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams. | May 2003 |
| This project involved the clearance of 4 sampling sites for Geotechnical Drilling (3,600 m2). Deployment of 1 x Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. | August 2003 | |
| This project involved the clearance of a 5 ,7 km access route, 2 sampling sites, and helicopter landing zone for Geotechnical Drilling (32,000 m2). Deployment of 1 x Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. | December 2003 | |
| This project involved the clearance of 2 sampling sites for Geotechnical Drilling, a helicopter landing zone as well as an access route of 5,5 km (27,000 m2). | December 2003 | |
| General Mine Action Assessment | This contract entailed the execution of a Landmine Impact Survey on potential areas identified for Geotechnical Surveying. | August 2003 |
LNG PLANT- SOYO
A Site Clearance and Shore Based Explosive Ordnance Disposal Contract was awarded to Omega Risk Solutions Angola Lda in 2006 to clear the land for the future LNG plant in Soyo Angola.
The size of the land was 123 hectares next to the Congo river on the Kwanda Island. The area had a low groundwater level of approximately 1 meter and was covered with palm trees and scrubs. Furthermore there was two pond areas that also had to be demined and cleared.
Our client on this project was the Angola LNG Company, managed by Chevron Angola (Cabinda Gull Oil Company). Initial partners in the LNG project were Chevron, Exxonmobil, Total, BP and Sonangol.
The Omega Group is an accredited demining service provider at the United Nations and Omega Angola had an organizational and operational accreditation at the Angolan Government demining office, CNIDAH.
The contract was divided in three phases:
- Phase 1 – demining to a level of 200mm
- Phase 2 – Site Clearance
- Phase 3 – Deep search to a level of 2,5 meters.
During Phase 1 the following demining tools were used:
- MV4 Mini Flail machines (ground preparation).
- Manual deminers.
- Mine dog detection teams.
In Phase 2 the site was cleared with protected construction machines.
During Phase 3 the following deep search equipment were used:
- Forrester
- Ebinger
The initial contract was for 22 x weeks but was later extended due to availability of more land. The project was eventually completed in September 2007.
In conclusion, the de-mining project in Soyo was a vital initiative that improved the lives of local people and promoting economic and social development.
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