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The results of several geotechnical studies performed for the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) in their Gulf of Suez July field are presented here. Soils at the site primarily consist of weak to moderate ly cemented carbonate sands and silts (carbonate content in excess of 90 percent). Pullout test results for 24-inch diameter pipe piles in this deposit illustrate that the current state-of-the-art practice in predicting soil pile response of driven pipe piles in calcareous deposits is not adequate.This study identifies the important geotechnical parameters and recommend at ions are provi ded to improve predi ct i ve capability in similar foundation environments. this study is gratefully acknowledged. Review and lelpful suggestions by Wayne B. Ingram and Michael W. )'Neill are also acknowledged. references 1. American Petroleum Institute, ARecommended Practice for Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms, API RP 2A,

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