HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET), a leading global provider of customized systems and solutions serving customers with complex data networking and operational requirements, today announced that it has been awarded a systems integration contract with Chiyoda Almana Engineering to deliver a reliable communication infrastructure for RasGas Company Limited’s (RasGas) Helium 3 recovery facility based in the Middle East.

RigNet will provide a detailed network design and engineering for the new facility. The scope of work also includes Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA), Local Area Network (LAN), Optical Transport Network (OTN), CCTV, structured cabling, access control systems and hotline system.

“The goal of this project is to maximize operational uptime for this key processing facility,” said Steven Pickett, RigNet’s CEO and president. “We are proud to provide these services for Chiyoda Almana Engineering as they complete this significant undertaking with RasGas.”

About RigNet
RigNet (NASDAQ:RNET) is a leading global provider of customized systems and solutions serving customers with complex data networking and operational requirements. RigNet provides solutions ranging from fully-managed voice and data networks to more advanced applications that include video conferencing, crew welfare, asset monitoring and real-time data services. RigNet is based in Houston, Texas and has operations around the globe.

For more information on RigNet, please visit www.rig.net. RigNet is a registered trademark of RigNet, Inc.

About Chiyoda Almana Engineering LLC
Chiyoda Almana was established in 2008 by Chiyoda in collaboration with Almana Trading Company (local Qatari company), to be a Qatar based project delivery service provider to clients in Qatar. Since its establishment, Chiyoda Almana has consistently provided comprehensive services through all phases of the project lifecycle to over 300 projects to Qatari clients in the fields of LNG, gas, oil, petrochemicals and non-hydrocarbon applications. www.chiyoda-almana.com.

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RigNet, Inc. 
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