Mexican state-owned major Pemex has signed a US $31.5 million contract with Fugro (Mexico) and its long-time partner Constructora Subacuatica Diavaz, S.A. de C.V. for a large multisite high-resolution geophysical and geotechnical survey. Offshore operations, laboratory testing and geoconsulting activities will support design and/or installation of platforms, pipelines, jackups and deepwater facilities. All work is planned to take place between September this year and May 2015.