Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has advanced one of the UAE’s major offshore gas developments with the award of three EPC packages worth a combined $5.1 billion for the Umm Shaif Gas Cap project.
The overall development has a $6.2 billion final investment decision, with the EPC programme covering large-scale offshore infrastructure. The first offshore package has been awarded to a consortium led by Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon (L&TEH) of India and Lamprell, which has operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
The first package involves the development of a 30,000-tonne gas compression system, with L&T’s subsidiary LTEH Offshore acting as the lead consortium partner. The scope includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of offshore facilities, as well as upgrades to existing infrastructure.
The Umm Shaif Gas Cap development is designed to produce more than 600 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, with production targeted for 2030. ADNOC has also awarded a separate $365 million contract to ADNOC Drilling covering 14 wells and integrated drilling services.
The project is expected to generate continued opportunities for offshore fabrication, engineering, marine construction, electrical and mechanical equipment, commissioning and specialist oil and gas services.
The consortium structure also highlights the continued participation of international and regional contractors in ADNOC’s major capital programmes, providing opportunities for companies with established offshore EPC capabilities.
Sources: ADNOC, MEED, Larsen & Toubro.