Fluor Awarded FEED Contract for World’s First Industrial-Scale Sodium-Ion Battery Production Facility

Fluor Corporation announced that its Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences business line has been selected by Altris AB to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) services for the world’s first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery production facility in Sandviken, Sweden. Fluor recognized the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter of 2023.

“This is a major step forward in battery evolution and the energy transition journey,” said Richard Meserole, president of Fluor’s Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences business line. “We are thrilled that Altris turned to Fluor to help them bring this cutting-edge technology to market that will transform manufacturing to be safer and more sustainable. It is always rewarding when we can help our clients take ideas from concept to commercialization.”

Altris is a Swedish sodium-ion battery maker that develops cathodes, electrolytes, battery cells, and the industrialization process for these products. Sodium-ion batteries are inherently safe and easy to recycle because they are mainly comprised of salt, wood, iron and air.

The project will be managed from Fluor’s Farnborough, England office. FEED completion is scheduled for early 2024.

Source:Fluor Corporation

DL E&C won a KRW 393 billion order for the modernization project of the Bucheon Cogeneration Plant

DL E&C announced that it had won an order for construction contract for the modernization project of Bucheon Cogeneration Power Plant. The total construction cost is KRW 393 billion, and the construction period is 36 months for Unit 1 and 70 months for Unit 2 from the commencement date. 

DL E&C continues to aggressively win orders in the plant sector this year. The Company’s target for winning orders in the plant sector, which was proposed at the beginning of the year, was KRW3.5 trillion, raising expectations for achieving the target. 

The purpose of this project is to modernize an old power plant, which was ordered by GS Power, the operator of Bucheon Cogeneration Plant. Bucheon Cogeneration Plant entered into commercial operation in 1993 in line with the construction of Jungdong New Town in Bucheon. As Bucheon Cogeneration Plant reaches its design life of 30 years this year, a full-scale facility replacement project is underway. Once this construction is completed, the power generation capacity will be expanded from 450MW to 1,000MW. Furthermore, building facilities to reduce the emission of pollutants such as fine dust generated during the operation of power plant will enable Bucheon Cogeneration Plant to be reborn as an eco-friendly power plant.  

DL E&C won the order for this project in recognition of its experience and knowhow in successfully carrying out various power generation projects in and out of the country. Especially, it has a track record of carrying out similar projects, including Songdo Cogeneration Plant in Incheon and Gwanggyo Cogeneration Plant in Gyeonggi-do.  

Ryu Jae-Ho, director of DL E&C’s Plant Project Division, said, “We have participated in this project because our experience in constructing various power plants has been highly recognized by the Client. We will do our best to carry out this project successfully, and to transform Bucheon Cogeneration Plant into a high-efficient and eco-friendly plant.”

Source: DL E&C

Worley has been awarded a FEED contract for the Hydrogen Project in Scotland

Worley has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the first phase of Statera’s ground-breaking 3 GW Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Once operational the project will be the largest renewable (green) hydrogen project in Europe. Securing Aberdeenshire’s position at the heart of the renewable hydrogen economy while providing flexible capacity and energy security to the wider UK. Work will be led by our Aberdeen office.

Kintore Hydrogen was a successful applicant in the UK government’s Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) Strand 1 competition in March 2023. Receiving funding for the FEED, planning, and consenting work for the initial 500 MW phase.

The project aims to harness surplus electricity generated by Scotland’s offshore wind resources to produce renewable hydrogen, which will play a critical role in decarbonizing power generation facilities and carbon-intensive industrial clusters across the country.

The proposed FEED study has a target completion date in 2024 and the project will be ready for a final investment decision in 2025. The full 3 GW of production is expected to be online by the 2030s.

Supporting the energy transition in the North East

The North East of Scotland has historically been a global leader in the energy sector and the local expertise and skills within the region will be vital for driving the project forward.

“Our abilities to deliver from Aberdeen were pivotal in securing this contract. The North East of Scotland is in the midst of a major transition of its own. As the region aims to become a key hub for energy transition activities to accelerate net zero ambitions,” said Graham Swan, Vice President of Onshore Energy, UNCE.

“With a strong presence in the region, we’re leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce from traditional energy, chemicals, and resources experts to experts in today’s low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology,” he added.

Contributing to the UK’s net zero strategy

“Kintore Hydrogen is a ground-breaking project and a key demonstration of Statera’s commitment to meeting the challenge of decarbonising the UK’s energy system and industrial sectors and, in the process, providing vital energy security. We see the North East of Scotland playing a major part in the energy transition, and this project is a real opportunity to position the region at the forefront of the growth of the green hydrogen sector. We’re delighted to be working with Worley to deliver the FEED study with excellent local talent and expertise,” said Don Harrold, Project Director at Statera Energy.

“It’s exciting to be engaged with Statera in moving forward the largest renewable hydrogen project in the UK pipeline, a critical element of the UK’s net zero strategy. We recognize the importance of getting the FEED stage right and developing a safe, robust and quality solution will be an essential component of our involvement. Every aspect of our execution approach is designed to ensure safety and optimal operations. From the FEED stage, beyond construction, and through the project’s whole lifespan,” said Swan. 

Source: Worley

Petrofac has been Awarded a New Multi-Million-Pound Deal with Saipem

Petrofac has been awarded a new multi-million-pound deal with Saipem to support the decommissioning of a platform in the UK sector of the North Sea. Under the terms of the contract, the companies will work as an integrated team to prepare and remove the 20,000-tonne topside using the Saipem 7000, one of the largest semi-submersible heavy lifting vessels in the world.

Petrofac will execute the three-year project over two phases; first the preparations onboard the platform, then on the Saipem 7000 for the actual removal campaign. The scope of Petrofac’s contract includes module separation, lift point inspection, lift point installation, riser and caisson severing.

Nick Shorten, Chief Operating Officer of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business said:

“As our sector pursues cleaner sources of energy, decommissioning is a key enabler for the transition. Supporting Saipem and their customer, we look forward to leveraging our knowledge of North Sea operations and service provision, and 20 years of decommissioning experience to deliver a safe and predictable programme that can serve as a case study for the North Sea’s transition.”

Source: Petrofac

JERA, JGC, and the PLN signed a MOU for Joint Study Related to CCS Project

JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), JGC Holdings Corporation (“JGC”), and the Indonesian state electricity company (“PLN”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) committing to the launch of a joint study aimed at the introduction and commercialization of carbon capture and storage (CCS*) projects at thermal power plants owned by PLN subsidiaries in the Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”).

The government of Indonesia has established the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, so decarbonization of the electricity sector, which accounts for about 40% of the country’s CO2 emissions, is an important issue.

The MOU stipulates that the three companies will consider the introduction of CCS at the Indramayu Coal-Fired Power Plant and the Tambak Lorok Gas-Fired Power Plant, both owned by PLN subsidiaries, studying their potential as CCS projects by evaluating technical issues and business feasibility, investigating legal regulations, and identifying issues. JERA has overall responsibility for the joint study and will conduct market research related to CCS projects, evaluate feasibility, and research the legal system, while JGC will consider CCS storage technologies and estimate costs. PLN will provide data related to the power plants where the introduction of CCS is being considered and coordinate with related local organizations.

Furthermore, the study was selected for, and will be subsidized through, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry’s “Feasibility Study Project for Overseas Development of HighQuality Energy Infrastructure (Projects to Study the Promotion of Overseas Infrastructure Development by Japanese Corporations)” for fiscal 2023 (2 August 2023 METI press release).

JERA has been working to support Indonesia’s energy transition, carrying out studies and providing other support aimed at drawing up a decarbonization roadmap for the country’s power sector (25 November 2021 press release). As a global company providing cuttingedge solutions to the world’s energy issues, JERA contributes to healthy growth and development in Indonesia, Asia which includes e.g. Viet Nam, Philippine, Bangladesh and Thailand, and the world by offering a platform for supplying clean energy through a combination of renewable energy and low-carbon thermal power.

The JGC Group is working toward the commercialization of CCS in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries in Southeast Asia. Based on the group’s wealth of experience in constructing CCS facilities, in its medium-term business plan Building a Sustainable Planetary Infrastructure 2025 JGC has committed to expand its business in the energy transition field, including CCS, and will contribute to achieving a decarbonized society and promoting a circular economy by offering a wide range of solutions.

PLN, a state-owned electricity company, plays a crucial and predominant role in ensuring a stable power supply for all of Indonesia. As the Indonesian government stated to achieve net zero emission by 2060, PLN has also announced enhancement of net zero emission and low carbon emission fuel business.

Source: JGC

Chiyoda Awarded EPC Contracts for Two Large-scale Battery Energy Storage Facilities

Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) has announced that it is currently in the construction phase of two large-scale battery energy storage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) facilities for ENEOS CORPORATION at their Muroran Plant in Hokkaido and Osaka International Refining Co. Ltd (part of ENEOS Group) refinery in Ichihara, Chiba.

Battery energy storage is required in Japan to address electrical power output fluctuations destabilizing the supply and demand balance, and expand the use of renewable energy towards the realization of a decarbonized society.

Chiyoda‘s project management capabilities, design optimization experience using equipment safety assessment methods and experience in previously constructing one of the world’s largest battery energy storage facilities in Hokkaido were key factors for the award of the contracts.

Chiyoda are an integrated engineering company engaged in EPC projects around the world and, through ongoing development of proprietary technologies, will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society in line with our purpose of ‘Enriching Society through Engineering Value’.

Source: Chiyoda Corporation

Lamprell Awarded Two EPCI Contract Within GCC

Lamprell has announce that it has been awarded two Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contracts earlier in 2023 to be delivered within the GCC.

The scope of work for the large and very large contracts consists of a total of six offshore jackets, three offshore production decks, and associated pipeline and subsea cables.

Lamprell CEO Ian Prescott said: “We are delighted to have received two EPCI contract awards recently. Our business development team has been working closely with our client over the past few months to secure these awards. Following the steel-cutting ceremonies for each project, our operations team in Hamriyah has kicked off fabrication, and work is well underway.”

Source: Lamprell

L&T Construction Awarded Contracts for its Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) Business

The WET business has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction order from the Public Health Engineering Department, Rajasthan to construct a Water Supply Project for 648 villages of the District of Chittorgarh from the Chambal River under the Jal Jeevan Mission (Package-I)

The scope of the project includes Intake Structures, 3 Water Treatment Plants of aggregate capacity 175 MLD, Transmission and Distribution pipelines of 1800 Km, 13 Clear water reservoirs of aggregate capacity 21600 KL, 13 Pump House, 31 Over Head Service Reservoirs of aggregate capacity 4850 KL and 22,000 Functional Household Tap Connections along with associated Electromechanical & Instrumentation Works. The project also includes automation and SCADA work including Operation & Maintenance for 10 Years.

The business has also secured an order from the Guwahati Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Assam for Construction & Commissioning of balance works of 107 MLD Capacity South Guwahati West Water Supply Project. The scope of work includes 84 Kms of DI pipeline, 3 Kms of MS Pipeline, 4 pre-settling tanks along with associated electrical, mechanical & instrumentation works for existing WTP. The project will cater to the water demands of the western part of South Guwahati city.

Source: Larsen & Toubro

Aramco assesses possible investment in Shandong Yulong Petrochemical

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies, Nanshan Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd., and Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to facilitate discussions relating to the possible acquisition by Aramco of a 10% strategic equity interest in Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Yulong”), subject to due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents and required regulatory clearance. 

Shandong Yulong is currently in the process of completing the construction of a refining and petrochemicals complex that is designed to process around 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and produce a large volume of petrochemicals and derivatives. The facilities are located at Longkou, Yantai City, in China’s Shandong Province. As outlined in the MoU, Aramco would potentially supply Shandong Yulong with crude oil and other feedstock. 

Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President, said: “As one of China’s largest refining and chemical centers, Aramco values Shandong for its current strength and future prospects. We believe this collaboration has potential to enable all parties to contribute to China’s energy security and development, and aid in navigating the energy transition. With Aramco’s long track record as a reliable supplier of energy to China, and the expertise and commitment of Shandong Province, we envision a prosperous future together.”

The MoU signing follows last month’s announcement that Aramco had signed a cooperation framework agreement with Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong Co., Ltd., (“Eastern Shenghong”) to also facilitate discussions relating to the possible acquisition by Aramco of a 10% strategic equity interest in Jiangsu Shenghong Petrochemical Industry Group Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eastern Shenghong, subject to due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents and required regulatory clearance. 

Source: Aramco

Wood and OMV sign collaboration agreement for plastic recycling technology

Wood has signed a collaboration agreement with OMV for the commercial licensing of its innovative plastic recycling technology, ReOil. This agreement will support significant advancements in chemical-based plastic recycling, helping to build a circular economy solution for end-of-life plastics that would otherwise be sent to landfill or waste incineration.

OMV, the integrated energy, fuels & feedstock and chemicals & materials company, developed the proprietary ReOil technology to convert plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, a valuable resource primarily used to produce high-performing and sustainable plastics. ReOil offers an innovative solution to support the growth of plastic recycling – it is estimated that around 60% of plastics production will come from recycled feedstock by 2050.

Under the agreement, Wood and OMV will bring ReOil jointly to the market, combining Wood’s proprietary heater technology with OMV’s chemical recycling process. The companies have established a combined technology and engineering delivery team to support clients with the implementation of ReOil at their sites. In addition, Wood will work with ReOil licensees to provide full asset lifecycle support globally.

Craig Shanaghey, Wood’s Executive President of Projects, said: “Building on our excellent long-term relationship with OMV, we are excited to formally partner on the ReOil technology. ReOil is a proven solution to the complex problem of plastic waste and aligns with Wood’s strategic priorities to design a more sustainable future. We look forward to working with OMV to deploy this technology at scale.”

Daniela Vlad, Executive Vice President Chemicals & Materials at OMV, said: “We are delighted to enter this long-term relationship with Wood to provide a licensing offer which will further enable global licensees to make use of future circular economy solutions. This is in line with our strategic priorities to establish OMV as a leader in renewable and circular economy solutions and diversify our portfolio by entering adjacent products and business areas.”

A ReOil pilot plant has been operating in the OMV refinery in Schwechat, Austria since 2018 and has processed end-of-life plastics for more than 22,000 hours to date. A 16,000 tons per year ReOil plant is currently in construction at the same site and Wood is working with OMV on the development of an industrial-scale plant with a capacity of 200,000 tons per year.

This collaboration agreement follows a respective Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between Wood and OMV in November 2022.

Source: Wood 

Kent awarded PMC contract by RAKGAS for New Gas Pipeline

Signed at ADIPEC and as a part of its strategic development for a new gas pipeline, RAKGAS appoints Kent as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a new pipeline in the Northern Emirates. The pipeline will stretch from Taweelah Fujairah Pipeline to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), with a connection to the Sajaa gas storage in Sharjah.

Kent will be responsible for coordinating efforts between RAKGAS and the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) study contractor, ensuring that the project’s progression remains on target and aligned with its planned objectives.

RAKGAS CEO, Chris Wood stated, “Collaborating with Kent on this project is a testament to our vision for sustainable energy supply in the region. Their expertise and experience in the UAE will steer this project to success, ensuring we deliver on our commitments for energy security in Ras Al Khaimah.”

Tush Doshi, Chief Operating Officer at Kent, added, “We are proud to partner with RAKGAS on this project, allowing us to bring our world-class PMC delivery expertise to the Northern Emirates. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship with RAKGAS, as we ensure a continuous and seamless execution across leading energy projects in the region.”

This new partnership highlights Kent’s and RAKGAS’s proactive approach to addressing the region’s energy needs, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable energy solutions for the future.

Source: Kent

Petrofac has been awarded an EPC contract by ADNOC Gas for its Habshan CCUS Project

Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry, has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract by ADNOC Gas for its Habshan Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project, one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The contract is valued at more than US$600 million and involves the delivery of carbon capture units, associated pipeline infrastructure and a network of wells for carbon dioxide (CO2) recovery and injection. Located at the Habshan gas processing plant, 150 kilometres southwest of Abu Dhabi, the project is part of ADNOC’s accelerated decarbonisation plan.

Tareq Kawash, Petrofac‘s Group Chief Executive, said: “By accelerating plans to make energy cleaner, the UAE is investing in its future. We look forward to combining our CCUS expertise and UAE project delivery experience to support ADNOC Gas in delivering on their decarbonisation plans, maximising energy output while minimising emissions, and helping to support the UAE’s energy transition.”

Elie Lahoud, Chief Operating Officer, Petrofac Engineering & Construction, commented: “Petrofac is committed to supporting ADNOC Gas in delivering lower-carbon growth. We have over 30 years’ experience of successful delivery here in the UAE and continue to put In-Country Value at the centre of our operations, utilising the local supply chain, developing capabilities and creating new opportunities for UAE Nationals.”

Source: Petrofac 

Technip Energies Awarded EPsCm Contract for Sines Refinery in Portugal

Technip Energies has been awarded Engineering, Procurement Services and Construction Management (EPsCm) contracts by Galp for an advanced biofuels unit and a green hydrogen unit for its Sines refinery in Portugal. Both projects are part of Galp’s program to reduce the carbon footprint of the refinery and its products.

The Advanced Biofuels Unit, promoted by the joint venture of Galp (75%) and Mitsui (25%), will have a 270 ktpa capacity and will produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from bio-feedstock and waste residues and will allow Galp to avoid c. 800 ktpa of greenhouse gas emissions. For this unit, Technip Energies will work in consortium with Technoedif Engenharia, a large engineering firm in Portugal, to complete the EPsCm project.

The Green Hydrogen Unit, composed of a 100 MW electrolysis plant, will produce up to 15 ktpa of renewable hydrogen, using proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers which will be supplied by Plug Power. This unit will allow the replacement of c. 20% of the existing grey hydrogen consumption of Sines refinery and will lead to greenhouse gas emissions reduction of c. 110 ktpa.

Both units represent a gross investment estimated at €650 million and will transform the Sines refinery into one of the most important low-carbon platforms in Portugal.

Marco Villa, Chief Operating Officer of Technip Energies, commented: “The Final Investment Decision for these two important projects is a major step taken by Galp to transform the refining industry in Portugal. Technip Energies, who has been supporting Galp strategy since the early phases of those two projects, is now delighted to be selected as a partner for the execution phase of both. This investment is another example of how Technip Energies enables the decarbonization of the energy industry through collaboration, innovation and technology integration”.

Source: Technip Energies

Saipem Awarded $4.1 billion Contract for Hail and Ghasha Development Project

Saipem, in consortium with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), has signed a letter of award with ADNOC for a new contract related to the Hail and Ghasha Development Project – Package 1 in the United Arab Emirates. Saipem’s share of the contract amounts to around 4.1 billion USD. 

The project is aimed at developing the resources of the Hail and Ghasha natural gas fields, located offshore Abu Dhabi, UAE. The project scope of work encompasses the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of four drilling centres and one processing plant to be built on artificial islands, as well as various offshore structures and more than 300 km of subsea pipelines.

The award is in line with Saipem’s unique capability to deliver integrated onshore and offshore projects, providing its clients with a single and reliable interface for complex full-field developments. Saipem will leverage on its state-of-the-art shallow water offshore vessels, its advanced welding technology for corrosion resistant materials, as well as its renowned engineering expertise. Furthermore, Saipem will work with ADNOC to continue the project’s focus on biodiversity and responsible environmental stewardship.

This award reinforces Saipem’s long-standing relationship with ADNOC and further consolidates the company’s presence in Abu Dhabi, which includes an Engineering and Project Execution Centre, as well as a new Offshore Logistic base in Zayed Port.

Source: Saipem

MAIRE awarded $8.7 billion contract by ADNOC for the the HAIL and GHASHA development project

MAIRE announced that Tecnimont a part of the Integrated E&C Solutions business unit, signed a Letter of Award with ADNOC for the onshore processing plant of the Hail and Ghasha Development Project. The award was signed at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy summit.

The Hail and Ghasha project is aimed to operate with net zero CO2 emissions, in part due to the facility’s CO2 carbon capture and recovery units, which will allow the capture and storage of CO2.

The overall EPC contract value is approximately USD 8.7 billion and project completion is expected during 2028. The scope of work includes two gas processing units, three sulphur recovery sections, the associated utilities and offsites as well as export pipelines. Tecnimont will also leverage the competences of MAIRE’s Sustainable Technology Solutions division to develop innovative digital solutions aimed at reducing emissions and optimizing energy consumption, allowing a significant efficiency of the plant in terms of opex and capex.

The engineering and procurement activities will be executed by several dedicated teams in Europe, India and the UAE, under the central coordination of MAIRE’s Milan headquarters. In particular, MAIRE’s UAE procurement hub will ensure the maximization of the local suppliers’ involvement, aimed at providing significant value to the local economy.

MAIRE has been active in the UAE since the late ‘90s, with several strategic projects in the Country for an overall total value of approximately USD 17 billion, starting from the first polyolefin plant completed in 2001 (Borouge 1). Additionally, the Group can leverage on a world class track record and experience in delivering large gas treatment plants and sulphur recovery projects.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE Group CEO, commented: “Today we have been awarded the largest contract ever for the MAIRE Group, a multi-billion-dollar project which will significantly boost the delivery of our 10-year strategic plan. We are honored to have achieved this great result with a leading global player such as ADNOC, as it represents further evidence of the strength of our long-lasting and fruitful relationship. This award, a landmark recognition of Made in Italy Engineering, is a demonstration not only of our leadership in sulphur recovery and in gas treatment plants but, more broadly, of our undisputed execution capabilities as well as our technological expertise in designing carbon-free industrial solutions.”

Source: Maire Tecnimont

The TFT Group signs an EPC contract with the National Petroleum Works Company (ENGTP)

The TFT Group, made up of SONATRACH and its partner TotalEnergies, on the one hand and the National Petroleum Works Company (ENGTP), on the other hand, signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction contract ( EPC).

This contract concerns work to extend the TFT II collection network, for the connection and production of eleven (11) new wells to the existing processing center at the TFT gas field, located in the Illizi basin, approximately 400 km southeast of Hassi Messaoud.

The services of this EPC contract include, in particular, detailed engineering studies, the supply of equipment and materials, the creation of the collection network and flowlines and the construction of the surface installations of the associated wells.

Amounting 8 billion Dinars, this EPC contract, the completion of which will take place within 24 months, should enable the TFT Group to achieve gas production of around 9 million m3/d in a first phase.

Source: SONATRACH

Samsung Engineering receives FEED contract for Saudi Petrochemical Project

Samsung Engineering, a world leading engineering solutions and project management company, announced that it received the NoA(Notice of Award) for the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract of a PDH, PP, UTOS plant from Alujain National Industrial Co.(LNIC) in Saudi Arabia. The contract amount is USD 19.428 million and the FEED work is expected to be carried out in Samsung Engineering’s offices in Seoul, Korea until May 2024.

This project will take place at the Yanbu Industrial Complex in Medina Province, western Saudi Arabia. This project is to carry out basic design for a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant with an annual capacity of 600,000 tons, a polypropylene (PP) plant with an annual capacity of 500,000 tons, and Utilities & Offsite (UTOS) required for the plant.

Samsung Engineering said the key to winning this work was its extensive experience in the PDH, PP field and its competitiveness in the FEED engineering technology market. Alujain has expressed its confidence in Samsung Engineering by awarding FEED after previously awarding Samsung Engineering with the Pre-FEED contract. Samsung Engineering plans to successfully carry out and execute this FEED project and has expressed its intent to win the EPC contract once it is released in mid-2024.

The regional experience in Saudi Arabia is also one part where Samsung Engineering is confident that it will lead to the success of this project. Samsung Engineering executed 32 projects in Saudi Arabia, five of those were PDH, PP projects. In addition, Samsung Engineering expects that it will be able to actively utilize the existing infrastructure and know-how in the region having successfully completed the Luberef lube base oil plant in Yanbu, where this project will be executed.

Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of Samsung Engineering said, “As we are proceeding from the initial Pre-Feed stage to the FEED stage of the project, we are applying all of Samsung Engineering’s innovative technologies.” Further, he added, “Samsung Engineering created a solid business model through its successful implementation of linking FEED to EPC orders, therefore creating another success story for its ‘FEED to EPC’ strategy.”

Source: Samsung Engineering

KBR Awarded EPCm Contract for Pluto LNG Project

KBR announced that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) contract by Woodside Energy, as operator for and on behalf of the Pluto Joint Venture.  

Under the contract, KBR will undertake modifications to Train 1 of Woodside’s Pluto LNG facility, located near Karratha, Western Australia. The modifications will enable the processing of up to three million tonnes per annum of Scarborough gas through Train 1.  

KBR is pleased to support Woodside in the modification of the Pluto Train 1 LNG facility to enable processing of Scarborough gas, and in turn provide opportunity to extend the life of the plant,” said Jay Ibrahim, President – Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR is committed to helping its clients navigate the energy transition, which includes gas as a key part of the energy mix. We are also excited to focus on engaging local and Indigenous businesses to support the project and proud to be creating jobs and opportunities within Western Australia.” 

KBR has nearly 50 years of experience in designing, developing and supporting cryogenic liquefied natural gas facilities. This deep domain knowledge makes KBR ideally suited to provide high end engineering and project management services to support this project. 

Source: KBR 

Worley Awarded FEED Contract for QatarEnergy’s LNG Project in Ras Laffan

Worley providing front-end engineering design (FEED) services for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 sequestration project in Ras Laffan, Qatar.

Our team will develop the FEED study and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) scope of work. The project will be carried out by our teams in Qatar and Australia and is set for completion in 2024.

Once completed the sequestration facility will be capable of capturing 4.3 million tonnes of CO2 every year. Helping to further reduce QatarEnergy LNG’s environmental impact across the LNG value chain by reducing emissions from its seven LNG trains at QG North and three LNG trains at QG South.

CO2 will be captured from the trains, compressed, and injected into the new injection wells. New compression trains and pipelines need to be installed after FEED is completed.

Source: Worley

MAIRE and MACQUARIE signed an MOU for energy transition projects in Europe

MAIRE S.p.A. announces that its project development subsidiary, MET Development (“MetDev”), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Macquarie Capital (part of Macquarie Group) to set-up a new platform aimed at developing, constructing, and operating energy transition projects in Italy and across Europe.

Both companies have agreed to work together towards launching the platform, which is intended to act through a newly incorporated holding company controlled by Macquarie Capital (80%) and participated by MetDev (20%). The new company would combine MAIRE’s ability to deliver complex projects in the energy transition, relying upon its technologies, engineering and project development capabilities, with Macquarie Capital’s specialist sectoral expertise. Macquarie Group is a leading investor and advisor in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. With more than 100 GW of renewable energy projects, it has a strong track record of working with stakeholders in the public and private sectors to support and scale energy transition solutions.

This new platform would significantly boost the implementation of MAIRE’s ten-year growth plan leveraging its integrated approach combining the offer of technologies through its Sustainable Technology Solutions arm, NextChem, together with its Integrated E&C Solutions world-class capabilities, in addition to its expertise in project development.

The platform is expected to focus on key sectors ranging from the chemical recycling of waste to produce sustainable fuels and hydrogen, to all green or low carbon hydrogen and captured CO2 solutions, including fertilizers.

Projects are likely to be based on a non-recourse capital structure, relying upon secured long-term supply contracts and offtake agreements, with MAIRE to act as technology provider and E&C contractor, leveraging Macquarie Capital’s expertise in developing, financing and managing infrastructure and energy assets.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE Group, commented: “We are excited to start this collaboration with Macquarie Group, enabling to start the engines of several energy transition projects across Europe. This is a further recognition of MAIRE’s forefront position in supporting the transformation of the energy system, thanks to our know-how in sustainable technology solutions and our project development expertise, as envisaged in our ten-year growth plan.”

Roberto Purcaro, Global Head of Complex Opportunities and Head of Macquarie Capital Italy, said: “This partnership is an example of how leading players in their respective fields can work together to develop new approaches to accelerate the energy transition. We are excited to begin working with MAIRE to create practical climate solutions that will support the decarbonization of both the Italian and European economies.”

Source: MAIRE S.p.A.

McDermott Awarded Contract for Wahoo field by PRIO

McDermott has been awarded a transportation and installation contract by PRIO (former PetroRio) for the Wahoo field, offshore Brazil.

Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform the transportation and installation of approximately 19 miles (30 kilometers) of coated 10-inch rigid pipelines and associated subsea structures. Once installed, the pipelines will connect the Wahoo field to the Frade floating production storage and offloading unit. The contract also includes an extension option for a second pipeline.

“This award is a reflection of our offshore installation expertise in the region,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott‘s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities. “Our proven track record in subsea installations, state-of-the-art vessels, technical expertise, and collaborative approach positions us well for the successful delivery of this project.”

The Wahoo field is located about 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of the already-producing Frade field in Brazil’s Campos basin.

McDermott’s team in Rio de Janeiro will oversee project management and engineering. The installation activities will be performed by one of McDermott’s rigid pipelay vessels.

Source: McDermott 

TWMA SECURES MAJOR CONTRACT WITH NORWEGIAN GIANT EQUINOR

Drilling waste management specialist TWMA has secured a long-term contract with Equinor.

The 10-year agreement, including options, allows TWMA to extend its global drilling waste management services to Equinor’s operations, allowing the company to process its drilling waste safely and sustainably.

The contract is inclusive of five scopes of work, including bulk transfer, slop treatment, swarf treatment, skip and ship and TWMA’s award-winning offshore processing technology, the RotoMill®.

Jan Thore Eia, TWMA business development manager in Norway, said: “Our collaboration with Equinor marks a significant milestone for TWMA. This collaboration is a testament to our expertise in providing innovative and sustainable drilling waste management solutions. We look forward to delivering these solutions to Equinor and supporting drilling operations in Norway.”

This award follows a stream of success for TWMA in Norway. TWMA has supplied integrated drilling waste management services for several field development projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

Halle Aslaksen, TWMA CEO, said: “This contract underlines the impressive growth we have witnessed across our Norwegian operations. We are dedicated to delivering the best environmental practices in drilling operations and I look forward to developing our relationship in the coming years.

“Our technology originated in Norway, so we have always held a deep connection there and we believe it is a market which boasts incredible growth opportunities for waste management solutions. By securing this contract, we are continuing to make a positive impact on the environmental footprint associated with Norway’s oil and gas production.

“Effective and efficient drilling waste management is critical to the success of offshore drilling operations – not only in terms of environmental impact but in ensuring that drilling campaigns remain on schedule.”

Source: TWMA

Aker Solutions Awards Contract Worth $139M for Nyhamna Gas Plant

Aker Solutions has secured a sizeable contract from Shell to provide brownfield modifications services and maintenance support for the Nyhamna facility in Norway.

Shell, as technical service provider to Gassco, has executed an option to extend a framework agreement for another four years, or until September 2028. The scope of the contract includes maintenance and modification services on the onshore Nyhamna natural gas processing plant in Aukra. The plant serves the Ormen Lange field and is connected to the Polarled pipeline in the Norwegian Sea. 

Aker Solutions has, since 2007, delivered projects and provided services to the Nyhamna facility, where gas first arrives onshore before it transports to the UK.

“This contract will be included in our already strong backlog built on long-term customer relations. We’re pleased that Shell is giving us renewed trust to be its main contractor on this significant facility, and look forward to continuing the successful collaboration,” said Paal Eikeseth, executive vice president and head of Life Cycle, Aker Solutions.

The contract is of significance to the over 150 Aker Solutions’ employees in Kristiansund. 

“This extension secures work for our employees on site at Nyhamna, our engineering office in Kristiansund, and it will provide ripple effects to local subcontractors and others,” said Eikeseth.

The contract will be booked as part of Aker Solutions’ third-quarter order intake.

Source: Aker Solutions

Equinor submits $374 mln Eirin gas field development plan

On behalf of the partnership, Equinor has submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Eirin gas field to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.

Recoverable reserves in the field are estimated at 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, most of which is gas. The Eirin field, which was discovered in 1978, will be developed as a subsea facility tied to the Gina Krog platform in the North Sea. Total investments are estimated at just over NOK 4 billion (2023 NOK).

“Utilising Gina Krog’s infrastructure will enable Eirin to bring new gas to Europe fast, with good profitability and low CO2 emissions from production. The development will extend Gina Krog’s productive life from 2029 to 2036, and will be vital for the Sleipner area,” says Camilla Salthe, Equinor’s senior vice president for field life extension (FLX).

When the energy crisis struck in 2021, there was close cooperation with Norwegian authorities to deliver as much gas as possible to Europe. Increased gas export from Gina Krog, by exporting gas that was previously injected to improve oil recovery, was an important contribution. At the same time, this brought the need to accelerate projects to extend the field life.

Eirin is a central part of this work, and the project has been matured in record time. Production start-up is expected as early as 2025.

“Extending Gina Krog’s productive life also gives us the opportunity to mature additional new reserves in the area. We’re still seeing possibilities for new discoveries, which is why Eirin’s new subsea facility will enable tie-in of new fields,” says Ketil Rongved, Equinor’s vice president for FLX Projects.

With electrification of Gina Krog and partial electrification of Sleipner, production from Eirin will have low emissions, just three kilo of CO2 per barrel of oil equivalents.

The licence partners are Equinor (78.2 percent) and KUFPEC Norway (21.8 percent).

Source: Equinor

Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions awarded EPC by TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V.

Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd achieves another milestone with EPC Contract for TotalEnergies’ MLJ Inlet Compression Project in Brunei Darussalam.

Forecasted to take twenty-four months to complete, Serikandi Kent Energy Solutions will manage the detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and pre-commissioning of the compressor and associated facilities, utilising Kent’s global expertise and Serikandi’s execution capabilities in Brunei.

This EPC project with TotalEnergies Brunei serves as a launchpad to achieve Serikandi Kent Energy Solution’s mission of bringing world-class expertise to Brunei Darussalam to meet local energy demands in a reliable and cost-efficient manner through a skilled and empowered workforce. The project looks to create additional value for the Bruneian economy, including employment and development opportunities for local Bruneians and enhanced procurement for local suppliers.

Joe McCormick, Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific at Kent commented: We are thrilled to extend our relationship with TotalEnergies in Brunei with this first EPC project in Brunei. Kent’s global expertise, as well as Serikandi’s long-term knowledge and experience in the region, will enable us to support TotalEnergies’ work at MLJ and highlight our commitment to Wawasan Brunei 2035”

CEO of Serikandi Oilfield Services, Revi Bhaskaran, added, “We are proud to continue expanding our work with TotalEnergies in Brunei. This enables us to continue supporting the nation’s economic growth and competitiveness, remaining steadfast in achieving Brunei’s Wawasan 2035 Goals of producing a talented workforce and a diversified and sustainable economy.”

Source: Kent 

TotalEnergies to develop $9bn oil project offshore Suriname

TotalEnergies has announced the launching of the development studies for a large oil project in Block 58, offshore Suriname. TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 58, with a 50% interest, alongside APA Corporation (50%).

Appraisal of the two main oil discoveries, Sapakara South and Krabdagu, was successfully completed in August 2023, with the drilling and testing of three wells, and confirmed combined recoverable resources close to 700 million barrels for the two fields. These reserves, located in water depths between 100 and 1,000 meters, will be produced through a system of subsea wells connected to a FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading unit) located 150 km off the Suriname coast, with an oil production capacity of 200,000 barrels per day. The project will represent an investment of approximatively $9 billion.

The detailed engineering studies (FEED) will start by end 2023 and the Final Investment Decision is expected by end 2024 with a first production target in 2028.

TotalEnergies is committed to the authorities of Suriname to develop this project in a responsible manner, both by ensuring benefits in terms of job creation and economic activities for Suriname and by using the best available technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. In particular, the facilities will be designed for zero flaring, with the associated gas entirely reinjected into the reservoirs. During the upcoming development and production phases, TotalEnergies will continue working closely with the national oil company Staatsolie to reinforce the actions in favor of local content. These actions have already allowed the training of more than 80 people for logistic base operations in Paramaribo during the exploration and appraisal phases.

“The Block 58 development studies that we are launching today are a major step towards the development of the petroleum resources of Suriname. This development is in line with TotalEnergies’ strategy aiming at the development of low cost, low emissions oil resources, and leverages on our Company’s expertise in deep water projects. We will thus contribute to improving the well-being of the people of Suriname”, said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.

“Suriname is going through a challenging economic period. This announcement provides the much-needed outlook towards positive developments for our nation. We are confident that the Surinamese people will benefit from the economic spin-off that will be generated in the next phases. Local entrepreneurs will have to seize the opportunities to provide their services and goods. We will make sure that future income from the offshore oil and gas will be spent wisely. Those incomes will contribute to the prosperity and stability fund, and will be a means to diversify our economy by developing sustainable sectors such as agriculture and tourism” said His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname.

“Our company was set-up to find, develop and produce oil in the Offshore. It took huge efforts, great patience and excellent partners to come to this long-awaited moment. We see the momentum, increased understanding of the basin, and diligent execution as key elements for further unlocking the Block 58 and Suriname basin potential in a responsible way”, said Annand Jagesar, CEO of Staatsolie.

Source: TotalEnergies 

KCA Deutag secures $60 million offshore drilling contract extension in Angola

KCA Deutag, a leading drilling, engineering and technology partner, has secured a one-year contract extension, with a value of $60 million, for the provision of drilling operations and maintenance services on two offshore platforms in Angola.

The award will see KCA Deutag continue to deliver core drilling operations and maintenance as well as crane operations and maintenance, materials management, and equipment rental services for an existing customer in Angola, extending the company’s working relationship on the assets beyond 10 years.

Ole Maier, President Offshore for KCA Deutag commented: “This contract extension is testament to our local team’s exceptional track record of performance, safety, and operational excellence. Our unwavering dedication to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, coupled with the delivery of advanced drilling technologies and a highly skilled workforce, has positioned us as a preferred partner for oil and gas exploration and production activities in Angola.

“Having worked in Angola for over 18 years we are proud to contribute to the development of the country’s resources. We look forward to continuing a successful partnership with our customer as we work together to safeguard a sustainable energy supply

Source: KCA Deutag

Hitachi Zosen Inova Wins New Waste to Energy Contract in Zurich

Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) has been awarded the contract by Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich, the City of Zurich’s waste management division, to design, build and commission a new state-of-the-art Waste to Energy line at the Hagenholz waste treatment site close to the city’s airport.

A two-line Waste to Energy facility has been located at the Hagenholz site since 1969, with the original lines later replaced in 2008 and 2010. Now Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich has selected HZI to deliver the Hagenholz project: a new third line and the fifth boiler to be built on the same site, which will increase the treatment capacity by 120,000 tonnes of waste each year. It will generate 48MW of thermal power and facilitate the extension of Zurich’s existing district heating system, for which the city’s electorate recently approved a loan of 330 million Swiss francs. Significantly, the energy generated will markedly reduce the need for the oil and gas-powered heating systems currently used by homes and industry in the city, contributing to both a reduction in Zurich’s carbon footprint and enhanced supply security, with less dependence on energy imports.

Once fully commissioned, operations at the Hagenholz line will start in December 2026, producing much-needed electricity and steam for Zurich’s expanding district heating infrastructure.

HZI is extremely proud to have been awarded this important contract by Entsorgung + Recycling Zurich. It will enable more residual waste to be treated at the Hagenholz site, which has been processing waste for over 50 years,” said Fabio Dinale, Executive VP of Business Development at HZI. “Once operational in late 2026, the new and highly efficient line will increase waste thermal treatment and recycling at this Zurich facility by 50%, processing an additional 120,000 tonnes of waste per year. Importantly, this will allow Zurich to increase its energy security, with more heat produced locally and more metals recovered in Switzerland from recycling activities.”

Source: Hitachi Zosen Inova

Worley awarded the FEED work for the Central Queensland Hydrogen (CQ-H2) Project

The project, led by Stanwell Corporation Limited and its consortium members; Iwatani Corporation, Kansai Electric Power Company, Marubeni and Keppel Infrastructure, is the largest investment in an Australian renewable hydrogen project to date. It also ranks in the global top 10 hydrogen projects at the pre-FID stage.

The project initially plans to install up to 640 MW of electrolyzers and produce up to 200 tonnes of gaseous renewable hydrogen per day with offtakers purchasing the gas to convert to renewable ammonia or liquified hydrogen. The project also aims to deliver renewable hydrogen via its different carriers, to Japan and Singapore, as well as supplying large domestic customers in Central Queensland.

We previously worked on the project as a technical advisor during the initial feasibility study phase. Now, our scope is to supply the FEED study for the Hydrogen Production Facility (HPF) and Hydrogen Transfer Facility (HTF). Along with the pre-FEED study for the Hydrogen Liquefaction Facility (HLF).

The project is backed by funding from all consortium members, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), and the Queensland Government’s Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund. At its peak, the project is expected to support more than 8,900 new jobs, deliver $17.2 billion in hydrogen exports, and add $12.4 billion to Queensland’s Gross State Product over its 30-year life.

Commercial operations are expected to start in 2028. If successful, the project will ramp up in future phases to full-scale operations of approximately 2,240 MW of  electrolyzer capacity, capable of producing 800 tonnes per day of gaseous renewable hydrogen by 2031.

At the Front End Engineering and Design investment signing, Chief Executive Officer of Stanwell Corporation Michael O’Rourke said “The advancement of this important hydrogen project is great news for Central Queensland, where the project could create thousands of jobs and deliver billions of dollars in economic benefit”.

“The Central Queensland Hydrogen Project is a landmark project, set to propel Stanwell’s operations, the Gladstone region, and Queensland as a whole into a leading exporter of green energy,” said Gillian Cagney, President – Australia & New Zealand for Worley.

“Our work with Stanwell to date demonstrates our unique ability to support projects right from early concept studies into front-end design, and we are looking to continue that support post-FID into the execution stage. The project is aligned with our purpose of delivering a more sustainable world and is set to play a pivotal role in Australia’s decarbonization journey.”

Source: Worley

Wood and Harbour Energy agree new $330m strategic partnership

Wood and Harbour Energy (Harbour), the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, have entered into a new strategic partnership for UK North Sea operations agreeing a new master services agreement (MSA) and associated contracts valued at around $330 million.

Under this new agreement, Wood will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) services, including digital and decarbonisation solutions, for a number of Harbour’s offshore assets critical to UK energy security.

The strategic partnership will run for an initial term of five years, with five one-year extension options covering Harbour’s operated assets, including its J-Area, Greater Britannia Area, Solan and AELE (Armada, Everest, Lomond and Erskine) hubs.

Steve Nicol, Wood’s Executive President of Operations, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been selected and trusted by Harbour Energy to partner with them across their North Sea assets. We share a commitment to ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable energy production and are confident our integrated digital solutions and world-leading engineering, operations and decarbonisation expertise will enable Harbour to maximise their investment and ensure the UK continues to have the energy mix it needs.

“We have worked on North Sea assets for more than 50 years and excel in designing and managing the complexity of energy infrastructure while at the same time seeking to minimise associated emissions. This new agreement and new contracts are testament to Wood’s role as a trusted technical partner to the energy companies of the future, where our priority is to help our clients deliver the energy the world needs and be able to transition to a low carbon future.”

Audrey Stewart, Harbour Energy’s Vice President of Supply Chain, said: “Harbour is excited to develop our relationship with Wood and the signing of this contract is an important step forward in establishing our suite of long-term strategic partnerships across our North Sea assets.”

This partnership will support the employment of hundreds of people from Wood’s Operations business in Aberdeen and offshore across the two EPC and O&M contracts, with further recruitment expected in 2024.

Source: Wood

Technip Energies Awarded EPF Contract for Hydrogen Production Unit at bp’s Kwinana Biorefinery

Technip Energies has been awarded a significant contract by bp for a hydrogen production unit at its Kwinana biorefinery in Western Australia, in support of the planned project to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel from bio feedstocks.

The contract covers Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication (EPF) of a modularized hydrogen production unit with a capacity of 33,000 normal m3/hour, using Technip Energies’ SMR proprietary technology. Hydrogen is used for the conversion of bio feedstocks into biofuels such as SAF and biodiesel. The unit will be capable of producing hydrogen from either natural gas or biogas produced by the Kwinana biorefinery.

It is planned to integrate with the site’s existing import terminal operations and plans for green hydrogen production, which are currently being assessed. The Kwinana Renewable Fuels project is one of five biofuel production projects bp has planned globally.

Loic Chapuis, SVP Gas & Low-carbon Energies of Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased to build on our global leadership in the delivery of hydrogen production units to support bp’s expansion of its biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel businesses. By leveraging our expertise in modularization and proprietary hydrogen technology, we are committed to making this project an industrial success.”

Source: Technip Energies

L&T Construction Wins Orders for its Power Transmission & Distribution Business

The Power Transmission & Distribution Business of Larsen & Toubro has secured new orders in the Middle East.

In the United Arab Emirates, the Business has received an order to establish a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation and associated Transmission Lines from a well-established service provider to the energy industry.

Further, orders to establish 2 New 132kV Substations have been received from a public services infrastructure company in Dubai and another order to build a 220kV overhead Transmission Line has been secured in the region.

In Kuwait, an order has been secured for turnkey construction of 4 new 132kV Substations in the Al Sabah Medical District. The scope also includes associated Control, Protection, Automation and Communication systems and related Civil & Mechanical works.

Additional orders have been received in the ongoing jobs in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Larsen & Toubro

Lamprell Awarded Contract by NPCC to Deliver Offshore Jackets

Lamprell is pleased to announce that NPCC has awarded it five jackets for an oil & gas sector project based in the Middle East. The project scope consists of the fabrication, painting and load-out of five offshore jackets and boat landings with an optional scope, which includes the supply and fabrication of grillage and sea-fastening of the structures.

CEO Ian Prescott was delighted with the award, commenting: “It gives me great pleasure to announce this award for the construction of five jackets with an overall fabrication weight of almost 14,000 tonnes.

We will approach this project with the same passion and determination that have fueled our achievements in the past to ensure we deliver an outstanding project safely. I extend my sincere gratitude to NPCC for this important project award. It is another indication of the progress Lamprell is making through its key strategic partnerships in the Middle East region.”

Source: Lamprell

Metito-Wabag JV Wins EPC Contract for SE Asia’s Largest Desalination Plant

The JV of VA TECH WABAG (WABAG) a global leader in innovative water management solutions and Metito – a leading provider of intelligent water solutions signed the contract to develop a 400,000m³/day Perur Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). The project aims to enhance water security and ensure a steadfast supply of clean potable water to over 2.7 million people residing in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu’s South Chennai area.

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M. K. Stalin, laid the foundation stone for the plant at a ceremony in the state-capital Chennai marking an important milestone for the entire region.

The scope of the JV –covers the entire spectrum of project development – from design and engineering to procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning over a period of 42 months, which will followed by 20 years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the plant. The desalination process includes Lamella Clarifiers, Dissolved Air Flotation System, Gravity Dual Media Filters, Reverse Osmosis, and Re-mineralization. The joint venture will be led by WABAG,  headquartered in India.

Commenting on the contract award, Fady Juez, Metito’s Managing Director, said, “, “It’s an honor to develop this landmark desalination project alongside our partner in India. The world is facing significant water scarcity issues, and the need for climate-resilient, sustainable water infrastructure is critical. India is a region of high stress due to various factors and securing million liters of desalinated water daily is inherently aligned with our founding principles of Impact, Sustainability, and Innovation. The Indian Government has been promoting various adaptation and preservation strategies to manage water resources more effectively and this project will be a benchmark project for, Chennai, India, and the entire Southeast Asia water scene. We look forward to applying our high-value engineering and integrating the latest technologies to ensure optimum performance and world-class quality output. “

Commenting on this monumental achievement, Mr. Rajiv Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director, VA Tech WABAG, Said, “We are glad to be part of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu’s sustainable initiatives for ensuring water security for Chennai City through using innovative water solutions. With the completion of the project, Chennai will emerge as the Desalination Capital of India, with producing over 750 million liters of desalinated water every day out of which WABAG’s contribution will rise to an impressive 70%. The 400 MLD SWRO Desalination Plant will stand as a testament to ingenuity, innovation, and a shared vision for a more sustainable and resilient future for the city and the state. The undertaking of this project underscores WABAG’s dominant position in the global desalination market.”

Source: Metito

QatarEnergy awards Técnicas Reunidas additional EPC off-plot facilities work for NFS Project worth $560 million

QatarEnergy has awarded Técnicas Reunidas additional Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work including the pipelines, interconnections, ancillary systems, and other supporting components for the LNG Offplot facilities for the North Field South Project.

This award reinforces the relationship between QatarEnergy and Técnicas Reunidas which is currently executing the EPC works for the expansion of the Condensate, LPG, and MEG storage, distribution, and associated facilities for the North Field Expansion Project. Tecnicas Reunidas is also executing the EPC works for the Sulfur Handling Facility for the North Field Expansion Project in a Joint Venture with Wison Engineering Ltd.

The new scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a range of off–plot facilities. These include the LNG rundown lines, boil–off gas (BOG) recovery and utility pipelines that will connect the southern part of Ras Laffan Industrial City to new storage tanks and export facilities in RLIC.

The scope of the project also includes the commissioning of LNG Tanks, an LNG loading berth, BOG compressors, and associated equipment.

Total contract value is around 560 million USD.

The North Field, located north–east of the Qatar peninsula, is the largest non–associated natural gas field in the world. It makes Qatar the country with the third largest proven reserves in the world, estimated at 10% of the world’s known natural gas reserves.

This award cements Técnicas Reunidas’ relationship with QatarEnergy as Tecnicas Reunidas has been working on large–scale projects related to the expansion of the North Field since 2021.

Source: Técnicas Reunidas

L&T secures order for Perdaman’s Urea Plant in Australia

The Saipem & Clough JV (SCJV), Australia has awarded a contract for fabrication and supply of process and piperack modules for a 2.3 MMTPA urea plant for Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd to L&T Energy Hydrocarbon. The plant will be constructed on the Burrup Peninsula, approximately 20 km north of Karratha, Western Australia. On completion, this state-of-the-art facility will be the largest urea plant in Australia and one of the largest in the world.

The scope comprises about 50,000 MT of modules to be delivered in 32 months. These modules will be fabricated at L&T’s Kattupalli Modular Fabrication Facility. Fabricated Modules will be shipped in a fully tested, pre-commissioned and ready to install condition to the project site in Australia. 

Further, L&T Heavy Engineering was successful in securing multiple orders for the complete package of Urea Equipment for the same project. The equipment to be supplied consists of Urea Reactors, Carbamate Separators, Carbamate Condensers and Urea Strippers. This order reinforces L&T’s dominance in the manufacturing and supply of urea equipment with Snamprogetti (TM) Technology. 

The scope comprises about 1,160 MT of equipment to be delivered progressively in 25 months. 

These orders were awarded against stiff international competition signifying both Perdaman’s and SCJV’s faith in L&T’s reliability and commitment. 

Perdaman Chairperson, Mr. Vikas Rambal stated, “The state-of-the-art facility will help to ensure that Australia has a secure and reliable source of high-quality urea and therefore food security. Perdaman’s foundational mission is to unify the International and Australian expertise to create a better tomorrow and we are very proud to embed our mission into Project Ceres. Larsen and Toubro have gone through SCJV’s meticulous tender process and have been awarded a significant package of modular fabrication based on their technical expertise, quality, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), and operational excellence. We look forward to achieving this critical milestone with SCJV and L&T.” 

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Subramanian Sarma, Whole Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Energy) said, “This project award is yet another testament to our capabilities, reinforcing our position among the leading module fabricators globally. This milestone aligns with our strategic goal of expanding geography and client base and underscores our commitment to extend the concept of modularization to onshore projects.”

Source: L&T

Wood secures extension to brownfield projects EPCM contract with Woodside Energy

Wood has been awarded a contract extension to October 2025 for brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) by Woodside Energy (Woodside), to support ongoing operations of the North West Shelf (NWS) Project in Australia.

For more than 35 years, Wood has reliably delivered complex projects for Woodside with a focus on safety, value, sustainability, and schedule requirements. Through this period, Wood has executed work scopes designed to extend asset life and digitalise and optimise processes.

“Our long-term relationship with Woodside demonstrates the strength and reliability of Wood’s operational delivery in Australia.  It’s also a great example of our technical expertise, commitment to performance excellence, and relentless focus on safe operations across our business” says Ralph Ellis, Wood’s President of Operations in Asia Pacific.

Wood has also been selected by Woodside to deliver the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the Goodwyn Alpha Low-Low Pressure (LLP) Project, offshore Western Australia.

This work will see Wood’s teams in Perth provide engineering design to incorporate the additional compression required to enhance production from the asset, as well as required modifications to existing facilities.

Woodside operates the NWS Project on behalf of the NWS Joint Venture participants.

Source: Wood 

JGC Awarded Contract for Bio API Manufacturing Facility Construction Project

JGC Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that JGC Japan Corporation has been awarded a construction project for a new bioactive pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. group member Chugai Pharma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

The project calls for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for a facility to be built at the Utsunomiya Plant of Chugai Pharma Manufacturing in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The lump-sum contract is for an undisclosed amount, with completion of construction scheduled for May 2026.

The market for biopharmaceuticals has been expanding rapidly in recent years as highly effective drugs that act on specific cells and tissues and have few side effects.

In this project, a new bio-API manufacturing building (UT3) which will be responsible for the manufacture of clinical development products from the middle to later-stage, including those for Phase 1 and 2 investigational drugs, as well as early-stage commercial products will be constructed. This will further strengthen the in-house supply foundation from clinical development to initial production, thereby contributing to the rapid launch of in-house products.

The plant improves production efficiency through the implementation of new continuous production functions by introducing perfusion culture in addition to the conventional batch-type production system, and also works on measures to reduce environmental impacts (CFC-free design and energy-saving design) promoted by the company, thus contributing to the realization of next-generation biopharmaceutical plants.

As a leading contractor in the pharmaceutical field in Japan, the JGC Group has engaged in the design and construction of numerous pharmaceutical plants for about half a century since the 1980s. In addition to this extensive experience and knowledge, we believe this latest order is the result of the positive evaluation of our execution performance in the construction project of an API synthesis facility for low and mid-molecular weight pharmaceuticals currently underway at the Fujieda plant of the company.

Biopharmaceuticals require a high level of engineering due to the complexity of their molecular structures. The Group will continue to respond to these increasingly sophisticated manufacturing technologies and diversifying customer needs with optimal solutions that leverage its knowledge and technologies based on its proven track record, thereby contributing to the development of the pharmaceuticals field and responding to the world’s medical needs.

Source: JGC Holdings Corporation

Saipem awarded offshore EPCIC contract for BGUP project in Libya worth $1 billion

Saipem has been awarded a new contract by Mellitah Oil & Gas B.V. Libyan Branch, a consortium formed by National Oil Corporation of Libya and Eni North Africa, for the development of the Bouri Gas Utilisation Project (BGUP), worth approximately 1 billion USD.

Saipem will undertake revamping of the platforms and of the facilities of the Bouri gas field, which lies in water depths between 145 m and 183 m, offshore the Libyan coast. The contract entails the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of an approximately 5,000-ton Gas Recovery Module (GRM), onto the existing DP4 offshore facility, together with the laying of 28 km of pipelines connecting the DP3, DP4 and Sabratha platforms.

The main lifting operations will be executed by the semi-submersible crane vessel Saipem 7000. With this award, Saipem confirms its commitment and competitive positioning offshore Libya. The completion of the project will make an important contribution to reducing CO2 emissions in Libya.

Pursuant to Article 6 of the Consob Regulation on related party transactions, Saipem informs that the above transaction qualifies as a “related party transaction”, since Eni S.p.A. jointly controls both Saipem and Mellitah Oil & Gas B.V.. The transaction, which qualifies as a “transaction of greater importance” pursuant to the Management System Guideline “Transactions with Related Parties and Parties of Interest” adopted by Saipem, falls under the exclusion provided for by Article 9 of the mentioned procedure and Article 13, paragraph 3, letter c) of the aforementioned Consob Regulation, as it is a “regular transaction completed in market-equivalent or standard terms”.

Source: Saipem 

Hyundai E&C Wins $145 Million Won Project to Build a 525kV HVDC Transmission Line in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai E&C has won Saudi’s High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Line project, further solidifying the its position in the key overseas construction market of Saudi Arabia.

Hyundai E&C announced that it has signed a $145 million contract for the ‘Saudi’s Neom-Yanbu 525㎸ High-Voltage Direct Current(HVDC) Transmission Line Construction Project’ ordered by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC-COA).

The Saudi Neom-Yanbu 525kV HVDC Transmission Line Construction Project aims to expand Saudi’s power grid by building a 605km-long HVDC transmission line from the Yanbu region, a major power production hub on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, to the new city of Neom. As part of the project, Hyundai E&C will implement the portion 1 involving the construction of 207 kilometers of transmission lines and 450 transmission towers, which is slated for completion in July 2027.

The HVDC transmission is a technology that converts alternating current (AC) power generated by a power plant into high-voltage direct current and transmits it to the destination. Compared to AC transmission, HVDC has less energy loss during the long-distance transmission and is compatible with AC systems regardless of frequency, making it excellent in terms of stability and efficiency. It is especially useful for the transmission of renewable energy such as solar and offshore wind power, gaining traction as a next-generation transmission technology.

Hyundai E&C, which has successfully executed a number of power grid projects ordered by SEC-COA and established a strong relationship of trust, won the project as a turnkey contract for the entire process of design, procurement, and construction, thus reaffirming its excellence in world-class technology and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) capabilities.

Since its first transmission line project in Saudi Arabia in 1976, Hyundai E&C has successfully completed a total of 33 transmission line projects over the past 50 years. Including the current projects, such as the Hail-Al-Jouf 380㎸ transmission line, Hyundai E&C-built power grid in Saudi Arabia totals more than 20,000 kilometers, or half the length of the Earth. Following the construction of the 500㎸ HVDC transmission line – the first high-voltage direct current transmission line in Saudi Arabia – Hyundai E&C is leading the expansion of the country’s power grid with the latest 525㎸ HDVC line construction project.

In addition, Hyundai E&C has been very active in the Saudi power transmission and distribution sector, having completed the new Jubail 380㎸ substation, the single largest high-voltage substation in Saudi Arabia (2019), and executed about 70 projects, including the Rafha Substation and the Shoaiba Substation expansion project.

“Since first entering the Saudi construction market in 1975, Hyundai E&C has reliably executed 16 large-scale projects, including the Amiral Project and the Neom Running Tunnel, on the back of Saudi government’s and the clients’ trust,” said an official from Hyundai E&C. “We will contribute to the expansion of the Saudi power grid by successfully delivering the project for building HVDC transmission line, which is gaining attention as the core of the renewable energy grid industry, and further expand our presence in the field of net-zero power infrastructure.”

Source: Hyundai E&C

Wood signs global framework agreement with Shell

Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue to provide services to Shell’s global projects.

Bringing specialist consulting, engineering, procurement and project management expertise to Shell’s greenfield and brownfield projects, the agreement will see Wood continue to support projects that ensure energy security and enable energy transition projects focused on carbon capture, low-carbon fuels and hydrogen. Wood will deploy expertise in decarbonisation, digitalisation and asset life extension to enhance Shell assets worldwide.

Under the three-year framework, with options for two one-year extensions, services will be provided by Wood’s consulting and engineering teams in Europe, North America, Latin America, South-East Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Ken Gilmartin, Wood’s CEO, said: “This award continues a 70-year relationship between Shell and Wood, spanning more than 20 countries and numerous major projects. Complex project excellence is where we excel and we are aligned with Shell in our strategic ambitions to deliver the energy the world needs today while simultaneously delivering the energy transition at pace. We look forward to continuing to partner with Shell as we work to design a better energy future together.”

Source: Wood

Technip Energies and Enerkem Signs an MOU for Biofuels and Circular Chemicals Technology Deployment

Technip Energies and Enerkem Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a Collaboration Agreement aimed at accelerating the deployment of Enerkem’s technology platform for biofuels and circular chemical products from non-recyclable waste materials.

Enerkem specializes in the development and commercialization of its groundbreaking gasification technology transforming non-recyclable waste into biofuels, low-carbon fuels and circular chemicals, catering to hard-to-abate sectors such as sustainable aviation and marine fuels. Since 2016, Enerkem has been operating a commercial demonstration scale facility in Alberta, Canada. Additionally, the company is currently involved in the development and construction of new commercial-scale waste-to-methanol facilities in Canada and Europe.

Technip Energies, having successfully executed bio and low-carbon fuels projects worldwide, will contribute its expertise in engineering, technology integration and project delivery to support projects developed by Enerkem. This partnership will enhance Enerkem’s project delivery capacity and speed. Furthermore, the collaboration will focus on strategic efforts to optimize design elements and industrialize the approach through the replication of Enerkem’s designs for future projects.

To expedite the deployment of its technology, Enerkem intends to establish a Development Company (DevCo). The purpose of DevCo is to acquire sites and secure relevant permits for the replicable methanol biorefinery design, supporting the production of bio and low-carbon fuels, as well as circular chemicals.

Dominique Boies, CEO of Enerkem, stated: “We are excited to partner with Technip Energies to accelerate the deployment of Enerkem’s technology in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Technip Energies’ extensive expertise will enable Enerkem’s clients to benefit from projects speed to market and cost efficiencies, supporting their decarbonization efforts and sustainability goals.”

Bhaskar Patel, SVP Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Circularity of Technip Energies, said: “We are pleased to join forces with Enerkem on the deployment of its technology platform to convert waste into sustainable and valuable end products such as biofuels. By leveraging our expertise in engineering, sustainable chemistry, and biofuels projects, we will support project execution and Enerkem’s technology deployment.”

Source: Technip Energies

Saipem awarded two new E&C offshore contracts in Romania and in Germany with a total value of around 1.8 billion euro

Saipem has been awarded two new contracts for E&C offshore activities in Europe, specifically in Romania and in Germany, with a total value of approximately 1.8 billion euro.

The first contract relates to the Neptun Deep Gas Development Project located in the Black Sea, Romania, for which the award procedure was completed by OMV Petrom. The scope of work entails the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCIC) of a gas processing platform at around100 metre water depth, three subsea developments (respectively at around1000 metre water depth in the Domino field and at around100 metre water depth in the Pelican field), a 30” gas pipeline around160 km long, and associated fiber optic cable from the shallow water platform to the Romanian coast. The gas processing platform will be fabricated at Saipem’s yards in Italy and Indonesia, and the offshore operations will be performed by the Saipem 7000 and JSD 6000 vessels. The technological tests and analyzes for the materials used in the project will be carried out in Romania, through the local entity of Saipem in Ploiesti.

A second contract has been awarded to Saipem by GASCADE Gastransport GmbH to execute the pipelaying of the “Ostsee Anbindungsleitung”, in the Pomeranian Bay in north-eastern Germany.

Saipem’s activities entail the transportation and installation of a 48” gas line of around 50 km, from the Lubmin site, in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea, to the Mukran port, along the east coast of the Rügen island, and the construction of landfalls, utilizing its own pipelay barge Castoro 10. The “Ostsee Anbindungsleitung” is scheduled to be commissioned in early 2024.

These awards confirm Saipem’s key role and its ability to design and realize the infrastructures necessary for the entire natural gas value chain.

Source: Saipem

JGC Awarded EPC Contract for Binary Geothermal Power Generation Project in the Philippines

JGC Holdings Corporation announced that JGC Philippines, Inc. (JGC Philippines) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Energy Development Corporation (EDC) for the Balance of Plant package of a geothermal power generation project planned in Mahanagdong District, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines.

This geothermal power plant will apply Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) binary technology to generate an additional 28 MW of electricity power by recovering thermal energy from the existing geothermal brine resource at the Mahanagdong Geothermal Power Plant. JGC Philippines will provide EPC services to EDC which include construction and commissioning works of the powerplant. ORC technology will be designed and supplied by Exergy International Srl (Exergy) who has a supply portfolio of over 500MWe in capacity.

Geothermal power generation is currently being actively developed in the Philippines as it is a stable, climate-independent source of energy. EDC is a leading Philippines-based renewable energy developer and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated geothermal producers with almost 50 years of expertise in geothermal technology. The Philippines has the third largest installed geothermal capacity in the world after the US and Indonesia

JGC Philippines has been providing EPC and operation and maintenance services to clients in the Philippines for over 30 years. JGC Philippines’s demonstrated track record and strong project execution capabilities were highly evaluated by EDC and led to the award of this project.

This project has been selected for Financing Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Model Projects in FY2022. The programme is administered by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, and its implementing organization, the Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC). JGC Corporation, as a representative participant, has supported EDC for this project which will both support reducing carbon emissions in the Philippines and contribute to Japan’s attainment of its CO2 reduction target.

JGC Philippines is a part of JGC Asia Pacific Group (JGC Asia Pacific) which is led by JGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd which was established in Singapore last year. This was created to strengthen its regional management in line with the JGC Group’s long-term management vision “2040 Vision” and to implement the key strategy of “Expanding growth markets and areas of EPC business” as set out in the Group’s medium-term management plan “BSP2025”.

JGC Asia Pacific aims to expand its business by supporting the sales and project execution of Group companies in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia as a control base for the Asia-Pacific region. This project is part of these activities, and JGC Asia Pacific will continue to actively support its clients in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia by providing low-carbon and decarbonization solutions.

Source: JGC Holdings Corporation

Tecnicas Reunidas, Ansaldo Energia Awarded a Contract by RWE to Build a Hydrogen Plant in Germany

German utility RWE, the country’s largest electricity producer, has signed a contract with the consortium formed by Técnicas Reunidas and Ansaldo Energia for the development of a hydrogen-ready combined cycle power plant as part of the company’s decarbonization and energy transition plan.

The planned powerplant will use Ansaldo Energia’s GT36 turbine, which is capable of generating electricity with up to 50%vol hydrogen mixed with natural gas, with the potential to upgrade to 100% hydrogen. 

The plant with a capacity of 800 MW and 62 % efficiency is planned to be built on the existing RWE site of Weisweiler, near Cologne. Currently, there are four lignite-fired steam power plants in Weisweiler, which have to be closed under the German Coal exit law.  The planned CCGT will help to provide dispatchable generation while reducing climate-changing emissions and allow further penetration of intermittent renewable energy in the market, which is crucial for the success of the German energy transition.

The scope of Técnicas Reunidas’ work will include the engineering of the permitting phase, which is to start immediately. Further parts of the contract awarded to Técnicas Reunidas contain the project engineering, supply of auxiliary equipment and the construction, commissioning and start-up of the plant. These are subject to RWE’s final investment decision, which will be taken after all the necessary permits have been obtained and once there is clarity about the overall economic viability of the project.

Ansaldo Energia will supply the GT36 gas turbine – the company’s most powerful and efficient gas turbine – and the steam turbine, its corresponding generators, the heat recovery boiler and other equipment.

The project will start with a permitting phase in which Técnicas Reunidas will undertake the preparation of the engineering and documentation necessary for its completion. This permitting phase is expected to take approximately two years. The construction phase, could start in 2025 and is expected to take 40 months.

Roger Miesen, CEO RWE Generation SE: “RWE is ready to play its part in green supply security by building hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants, thus enabling the German phase-out of coal by 2030. With the commissioned approval planning for Weisweiler, we are making progress towards ensuring completion of this 800 megawatt plant by the end of the decade”

As for Técnicas Reunidas, Business Development Director for Energy Transition & Power, Gonzalo Pardo Mocoroa, stressed that this major project “is part of the long experience accumulated by our company in the development of facilities that use fuels that are essential for the energy transition and of the strong momentum we are currently giving to our decarbonization activities”.

“This is the first GT36 turbine that could be installed in Germany. It is a great honor and privilege to be selected by one of the leading European utilities to be part of the country’s decarbonization process” says Fabrizio Fabbri, CEO Ansaldo Energia. “We are supplying our top-of-the-range engine with its unmatched operational flexibility, particularly in view of the unique sequential combustion to burn already today 50%vol hydrogen to support RWE in its ambitious plan to increase low-emission energy production”.

Source: Técnicas Reunidas

McDermott Awarded PMC & EPCM Contract for Petrochemical Expansion Project

McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract for the Naphtha Cracker Expansion (Phase II) polypropylene expansion and new ethylene derivative unit project from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The project is located at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.

The project will increase the ethylene production capacity of the naphtha cracker unit (NCU) by approximately 20 percent. The additional ethylene and propylene production will act as feed for downstream polymer units. The polymer products will be used for the manufacture of household and industrial items, including containers, automobile parts, furniture, and heavy-duty films.

McDermott is currently executing four other projects for IOCL, including the maleic anhydride (MAH) unit at the same site, allowing us to leverage our local resources and expertise while realizing synergies,” said Vaseem Khan, Senior Vice President, Global Operations. “Furthermore, the project supports the growing demand for ethylene and propylene which will reduce imports and accelerate economic development in the area.”

McDermott will provide comprehensive EPCM services and overall project management for the duration of the project, which will be executed from its Center of Excellence in Gurugram, India.

Source: McDermott 

Chiyoda Awarded an EPC Contract for a 1 Barrel per Day synthetic fuel Production Test Plant

Chiyoda Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract by ENEOS Corporation (Customer) for a 1 Barrel per Day (1B/D) synthetic fuel Production test plant.

The plant is part of a technology development project being conducted by the Customer, under the ‘Green Innovation Fund Project: Development of Technology for Producing Fuel Using CO2 (Project No.: JPNP21022)’, funded by the National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Chiyoda will engineer, procure and construct the 1B/D test plant to produce synthetic fuels made from CO2 and hydrogen, for the future large-scale production of carbon-neutral fuels.

The purpose of test plant is to evaluate elemental technologies to improve the yield of liquid fuels to 80% or more and to demonstrate the integrated production of synthetic fuels with the aim of reducing the cost of future synthetic fuels.

Through this award, Chiyoda will contribute to the early social implementation of synthetic fuel production technology, key to realizing a carbon neutral society.

As an integrated engineering company, Chiyoda are engaged in EPC projects, and the development of technologies to realize a carbon neutral society, around the world and will continue contributing to the development of a sustainable society in line with our management philosophy of ‘Energy and Environment in Harmony’

Source: Chiyoda Corporation

Fluor Awarded EPC Contract for Mitsubishi Chemical Group Project in UK

Fluor Corporation announced that it was awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by Mitsubishi Chemical Group for its SoarnoL ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) facility in Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull, United Kingdom. Fluor booked its undisclosed portion of the contract in the second quarter of 2023.

“Fluor values our relationship with Mitsubishi Chemical Group,” said Jim Breuer, group president of Fluor’s Energy Solutions business. “We are excited to be a part of this important project that will reduce food waste, resulting in decreased methane emissions from landfills and a lower carbon footprint. As we collaborate with our clients to build a better world, this leads to positive societal benefits for people and our

SoarnoL is a high gas-barrier resin used to produce packaging materials that help extend the flavor and quality of foods, resulting in reduced food waste. In addition, multilayer films containing SoarnoL are certified as highly recyclable in combination with Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s recycling compatibilizer Soaresin.

Fluor’s scope of work consists of modifications to the existing facility and a new, second production line that will increase capacity by 21,000 tons per year. When completed and operational, the Saltend Chemicals Park EVOH facility will be Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s second-largest SoarnoL site in the world. Mechanical completion is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

Source: Fluor Corporation

ANDRITZ Awarded FEED Contract by Koppö Energia for Green Hydrogen Plant

Koppö Energia of Finland has selected the international technology group ANDRITZ to perform the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for a large-scale plant to produce green hydrogen.

This order is a milestone in ANDRITZ’s strategy to become one of the world’s leading industrial partners for large-scale green hydrogen production plants.

The plant, with a capacity of 200 MW, will be built in Kristinestad, Finland as part of a Power-to-X project. The customer, Koppö Energia, is a joint venture of Germany-based Prime Capital, a renowned asset manager specializing in alternative energy projects, and CPC Finland, a subsidiary of project developer and green power producer CPC Germania.

The Front-End Engineering Design provided by ANDRITZ will include the complete hydrogen plant, incorporating the alkaline electrolyzer technology of HydrogenPro. Based on the design, the joint venture intends to place the order for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the green hydrogen production plant at the beginning of 2024.

CEO Joachim Schönbeck said: “Green hydrogen will play an essential role in the clean energy transition. We are very happy to have received our first order in this sector and confident that – based on our long track record of implementing large-scale projects – we can contribute to making this project a success.”

“We conducted a diligent selection process before awarding the FEED agreements for our energy transition project. ANDRITZ convinced us with their comprehensive solution and system integration expertise,” said Thomas Zirngibl, Board Member, Koppö Energia Oy.

The hydrogen in Kristinestad will be produced using renewable energy, mainly wind power. Up to 500 MW of wind and 100 MW of photovoltaics power will be developed under the Koppö Energy Cluster to supply the green hydrogen plant with electricity.

Hydrogen produced from renewable sources is considered a virtually carbon-free energy carrier, making it a vital component in combating climate change. The plan for the green hydrogen produced in Kristinestad is to process it into sustainable liquefied synthetic methane (SLSM) for fueling heavy transport in a sustainable way.

In general, green hydrogen and its derivates are expected to replace fossil fuels on a large scale in the future, especially in energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries such as steel, cement and chemical, as well as transport by ships and trucks.

Source: ANDRITZ 

L&T Construction Wins Orders for its Power Transmission & Distribution Business

The Power Transmission & Distribution Business of Larsen & Toubro has secured new orders in India and abroad. 

On the domestic front, the Business has won an order to implement SCADA/DMS and related IT infrastructure for urban area power distribution systems in central Gujarat. The scope also involves Information Storage & Retrieval, Front End Processing, Outage Management, Network Management, Dispatcher Training Simulation, Local Data Monitoring, etc. with the requisite security systems. 

Another order has been secured to build a 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line in Jharkhand. The 133 KM line is associated with the evacuation of power from a generating station. 

In the Middle East, the Business has received an order for the construction of a ±525kV High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission segment. This link is part of a large capacity, Voltage Source Converter (VSC) based HVDC system that connects Neom Industrial City and Yanbu city in western Saudi Arabia. 

In the Sarawak region of Malaysia, the Business has bagged an order, in a consortium, to establish a 275kV Substation. Once completed, the project will help improve power supply reliability in major load centers on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo.

Source: L&T Construction