Lamprell Awarded Contract by NPCC to Deliver Offshore Jackets

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Chiyoda Awarded FEED Contract for Chemical Transformation Plant

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Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract from SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (Customer) for a carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO) chemical transformation plant (pre-treatment process for supplying bioreactors).

This plant will be used for research and development of the ‘Promotion of Carbon Recycling Using CO2 from Bio-manufacturing Technology as a Direct Raw Material | NEDO Green Innovation Fund Projects’ by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This efficient technology transforming CO2 to CO has been developed with a CO2 conversion rate of 90% or higher, and termed ‘Chemical Looping Technology’ by the customer. In addition to introducing the technology to the pre-treatment process for supplying gas for bioreactors, the FEED scope also includes a CO2 capture plant from combustion gas to produce the raw materials for the reaction, a hydrogen generation system, and other equipment associated with Chemical Looping Technology.

CO is a key raw material for carbon neutralitytechnologies with future demand expected to increase, Chiyoda recognizes the significance of Chemical LoopingTechnology in producing CO, and will activelycooperate with its social implementation plan following FEED.

As an integrated engineering company, Chiyoda is actively involved in the social implementation of technologies to realize carbon neutrality, including CCUS, 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

Wood awarded FEED & EPCm contract for Europe’s largest high-purity manganese processing facility

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Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, has been awarded a major award by Euro Manganese to deliver a unique mineral project critical to the energy transition.  This cost-reimbursable contract will be delivered by Wood’s Projects business unit and is in line with Wood’s end market growth strategy.

Wood will deliver front-end engineering and design (FEED) and EPCm solutions for Europe’s largest proposed high-purity manganese processing facility as part of the Chvaletice Manganese Project, in the Czech Republic.

This unique and innovative project involves the processing of historic mine tailings, traditionally a waste product, to extract manganese deposits from a decommissioned mine.

Manganese is recognised as an essential mineral used in most lithium-ion batteries and the European Commission recently included it on its list of critical minerals. The Chvaletice site is the only significant identified source of manganese in the European Union. Demand for manganese is forecast to increase almost eight-fold over the next ten years in response to the dramatic uptake in electric vehicle adoption making the need for sustainable mining solutions critical.

Ken Gilmartin, CEO at Wood, said: “This project holds real significance for Wood as we continue to lead the development of critical mineral projects to support the energy transition. We have the mineral project capability and specialist expertise in advanced hydrometallurgy to successfully deliver this innovative project. This is a perfect example of the kind of projects we are passionate about as we continue to design a sustainable future for energy and materials.”

Dr. Matthew James, President & CEO of Euro Manganese, said: “Awarding the EPCm contract to Wood is the result of an extensive and robust selection process and I am very pleased to be partnering with such a high calibre engineering firm. We look forward to building a world-class facility to produce high-purity manganese, an essential component in most lithium-ion batteries. Together, we are working to advance the global energy transition.”

The combined FEED and EPCm contract has a duration of approximately four years and will be delivered collaboratively by Wood’s Project teams in Perth, Australia and Milan, Italy.

Source: Wood

ACWA POWER AWARDS EPC CONTRACT FOR RABIGH 4 DESALINATION PROJECT

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ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination, and green hydrogen plants worldwide, along with Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co (HAACO) and Al Moayyed Contracting Group (AMCG), announced the signing of an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a consortium of Power China, SEPCOIII, and WETICO for the 600,000 m3/day Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant (IWP) project.

Located in the Kingdom’s Western Province on the Red Sea coast, the total Rabigh 4 IWP project cost is valued at SR 2.54 billion (US$ 677 million) and will mainly serve the Makkah and Madinah regions. Financial close for the project is expected during the third quarter of 2023.

ACWA Power currently operates the Rabigh 3 IWP in the same area, the first desalination plant of its size in the private sector. With the addition of the Rabigh 4 IWP, ACWA Power will double its desalination capacity in the area to 1.2 million m3/day and to 6.8 million m3/day across its portfolio, making it the largest private producer of desalinated water globally.

Mohammad Abunayyan, ACWA Power Chairman ” We are proud to be the world’s largest private company in desalinated water development and production, with the lowest levelised water cost, the largest plant, and the most innovative solutions.

“We are pleased with the continuous progress on the project, which further expands our presence in the key Rabigh region, which supplies water to the two Holy Cities. In the last month, during a record-breaking Hajj season, we have reliably supplied from our plants over two-thirds of the water demand in the holy sites, and I am thankful to all our colleagues who have spent time away from their families so that 2.5 million worshippers could safely perform their pilgrimage. Our presence in water desalination has already led key suppliers to localise their production in Saudi Arabia, and this project will create new employment opportunities during construction, as well as in operation and maintenance, where they will be largely staffed by young local talents from the local Electricity and Water Academy that we have developed over the last decade,”

ZHAO Qiming, SEPCOIII Chairman ” The announcement marks yet another milestone in our ongoing partnership with ACWA Power and underpins our joint commitment to advancing sustainable water solutions in the Kingdom.”

The Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) of the project was signed earlier this year by the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) after a consortium of ACWA Power, HAACO, and AMCG emerged as the preferred bidder.

ACWA Power now operates 16 desalination plants in four countries, ten of which are in Saudi Arabia. The company fulfils 30% of the Kingdom’s water demand. In 2022 alone, the company added 2.4 million m3/day of water desalination capacity via four desalination plants in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE—the highest in its history.

Source: ACWA Power

McDermott Awarded Major Subsea Pipelines and Cables EPCI Project from Qatargas

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McDermott secured a major contract from Qatargas Operating Company Limited to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) for the North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) Offshore Fuel Gas Pipeline and Subsea Cables Project, COMP1.

The COMP1 project is part of the NFPS Offshore Compression Project involving the installation of new assets in Qatar’s North Field, including compression complexes at seven locations to sustain gas supply to the existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production trains into the future.

The contract award follows the North Field Expansion Project (NFXP) contract awarded to McDermott in 2022, which is currently under execution and remains one of the largest contracts McDermott has been awarded in its company history.

“The COMP1 award reflects the confidence key customers have in our ability to deliver strategically significant energy infrastructure projects in the Middle East,” said Mike Sutherland, McDermott Senior Vice President, Offshore Middle East. “As we continue to progress the NFXP offshore contract awarded to us last year, we are helping the State of Qatar expand LNG production from 77 to 126 MTPA via the new LNG trains under construction. We are delighted to deliver this key pipeline and cable infrastructure and support the extension of the production plateau for the existing LNG trains.”

“Our continued commitment to Qatar, building end-to-end execution capability in-country and significantly enhancing the local fabrication platform via QFAB, the McDermott-Nakilat joint venture fabrication yard in Qatar, will support continued energy development in the region,” said Neil Gunnion, Qatar Country Manager and Vice President, Operations.

The scope of the contract includes the installation of 118 miles (190 kilometers) of 32″ diameter subsea pipelines, 11 miles (17 kilometers) of subsea composite cables, 116 miles (186 kilometers) of fiber optic cables, and six miles (10 kilometers) of onshore pipelines. The project will be managed and engineered entirely from the McDermott Doha office with fabrication taking place at QFAB.

McDermott defines a major contract as between USD $750 million and USD $1.5 billion.

Source: McDermott 

JGC Awarded EPC Contract for Hydrogen Project in Australia

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JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO Masayuki Sato) announced that JGC Corporation Oceania Pty Ltd in Australia, the 100%-owned subsidiary of JGC Corporation (Representative Director and President Farhan Mujib) which operates the overseas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) business of the JGC Group, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a hydrogen project in Australia planned by Sumitomo Corporation’s subsidiary Summit Hydrogen Gladstone Pty Ltd in collaboration with Rio Tinto Ltd.

The project is planned at the site of an alumina refinery plant owned and operated by Rio Tinto, and calls for the production of 250 tons of hydrogen per year by a 2.5MW electrolyzer, with EPC completion slated for 2024. Plant CO2 emissions will be reduced by converting part of the fuel for the burners used in the alumina production process from conventional natural gas to hydrogen in the future.

Starting from the feasibility study phase of the project, JGC has consistently supported the client. We believe that JGC’s EPC execution capabilities in particular were highly evaluated, leading to the contract as the first EPC project awarded to JGC in the field of hydrogen plants with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.

By successfully completing this project, the JGC Group will contribute to business expansion into the clean energy field, such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as the realization of a decarbonized society.

Source: JGC Holdings Corporation 

McDermott Secures Decommissioning Contract in Western Australia

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McDermott has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and removal contract for offshore decommissioning work by Woodside Energy. The award is for the full removal of the Stybarrow disconnectable turret mooring (DTM) buoy, as part of the decommissioning of the Stybarrow field located in the northwest Cape of Western Australia.

Under the contract scope, McDermott will provide project management and engineering services for the recovery, transportation, and offloading of the DTM buoy to a suitable onshore yard facility for dismantling and disposal. 

“This award not only demonstrates McDermott’s proven track record in undertaking deepwater projects of diverse scopes, but it also highlights the critical importance of decommissioning in the offshore industry,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea, and Floating Facilities. “With our seamless integration of engineering, fabrication, and offshore mobilization expertise, we believe we are well-equipped to execute this project efficiently and responsibly, ensuring the safe recovery and removal of the Stybarrow DTM buoy.”

McDermott’s Perth-based team will oversee project management, while engineering and fabrication support will be provided by the team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Batam, Indonesia. The DTM buoy will be lifted and removed utilizing McDermott’s DLV2000 vessel, ensuring safe and efficient operations throughout the decommissioning process.

Source: McDermott 

Wood secures major EPCC contract extension in Brunei

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Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a contract extension by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), Brunei’s largest energy producer. The two-year extension will focus on the continued rejuvenation of BSP’s offshore energy asset portfolio to maximise production capacity and efficiency.

The scope of the contract includes brownfield engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning services as well as the management of its offshore marine fleet. The work Wood is undertaking is expected to help maximise the production capacity of the assets.

Ken Gilmartin, CEO at Wood, commented: “Wood is pleased to continue supporting BSP’s offshore asset portfolio in the next phase of its rejuvenation project.

“This extension shows progress on our strategy; which focuses on reimbursable projects and complex work in critical industries; that we laid out last year and demonstrates the strength of our relationship with an important client in a key region. It is also testament to our track record of performance excellence, safe operations and innovative technical expertise. The award also highlights our continued focus on ensuring energy security across the region whilst minimising the environmental impact of doing so.”

Employing around 1,500 skilled employees under the contract, 65% of which are local to Brunei, Wood is committed to investing in local people and capabilities through the Wawasan Brunei 2035 programme to advance employment and skills of the country’s national workforce.

The extension to February 2026 means Wood will deliver a range of services across 20 of BSP’s offshore installations. The contract will be delivered by Wood’s Operations teams in Brunei from the company’s main location in Kuala Belait and offshore, supported by the Manila, Philippines office.

Source: Wood

Sarawak Shell Berhad Awards McDermott Offshore Transportation and Installation Contract

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McDermott has been awarded an offshore transportation and installation contract from Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB), for the F22, F27, and Selasih fields (FaS) pipelay and heavy lift project off the coast of Sarawak in East Malaysia.

Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform transportation and installation services for two pipeline segments and one section of flexible pipelay. McDermott will also provide pre-commissioning works on all infield pipelines and perform the structural installation of three jackets and topsides.

“This is the fourth project we are executing for Shell under the Subsea and Floating Facilities project portfolio, demonstrating the strength of our long-standing relationship,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities. “To ensure efficient project delivery, we will draw upon the expertise from our Kuala Lumpur center, which supports the global execution of subsea and offshore projects.”

The project management and engineering will be executed in Malaysia, leveraging local expertise. Offshore installation will be performed using the DLV2000, McDermott’s versatile heavy lift and pipelay vessel.

Source: McDermott 

Technip Energies Awarded a PMC Contract by Aramco for the Master Plan of the New Industrial City of Ras Al Khair

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Technip Energies has been selected by Aramco for the project management consultancy (PMC) contract to develop the master plan for Ras Al Khair, a new industrial city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The city is set to house an unprecedented collection of low-carbon investments as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, for which Aramco is a strategic partner.

The master plan will comprise various studies, including those for optimum land use, site preparation assessment, export terminal assessment, environmental baseline assessment, hydrocarbon supply assessment, 3rd party engagement, area constructability, and modularization hub. These studies will determine the scope and program execution plan for all civil, marine, telecommunication, and industrial infrastructures that will support the primary industrial projects planned by the main tenants.

Additionally, the contract includes a number of PMC studies for the execution of the Liquid-to-Chemical Program, an ambitious initiative by the Kingdom to transform a significant portion of its oil and gas production into valuable chemical products. This program involves all the major existing Aramco downstream hubs, as well as the new development of the Ras Al Khair area.

Charles Cessot, SVP T.EN X – Consulting & Products of Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased to have been awarded the PMC contract for the Master Plan of Ras Al Khair, an ambitious project that is at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s vision for a low-carbon future. We look forward to working closely with Aramco to develop a comprehensive program execution plan that will support the major industrial projects planned for the Province, while also contributing to the Kingdom’s strategic goals for sustainable development.”

Source: Technip Energies

Hitachi Zosen Inova Wins a Further Operations & Maintenance Contract with the Slough Multifuel Facility

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Hitachi Zosen Inova is currently building its 18th Waste-to-Energy facility in the UK and is proud to announce it has been chosen by further long-standing customers to apply its considerable experience to operate and maintain the new Slough Multifuel facility, which is located on the Slough Trading Estate in Berkshire.

Farnborough, Hampshire, UK: Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) continues to strengthen its comprehensive service offering with a second Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract, after the one recently awarded at the Earls Gate Energy Centre in Scotland earlier this month, at the Slough Multifuel Facility in Berkshire on behalf of SSE Thermal and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

The new O&M service contracts at the Slough Multifuel and Earls Gate facilities demonstrates that HZI is supporting its clients with unrivalled experience and in-depth know-how by operating the two new Waste-to-Energy plants once the projects have completed their respective commissioning phases.  These contracts build on HZI’s capabilities to not only design, build and commission state-of-the-art waste treatment facilities, it also offers seamless global O&M services, supported by its highly skilled teams of operations and maintenance specialists working within the company’s expanding Systems & Service Solutions division.

For many decades, HZI has been widely recognised as a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction partner around the world. Now, with its growing range of Service solutions following the acquisition of Steinmueller, it allows its customers to benefit from HZI’s deep knowledge in safe and efficient plant operations, as well as in performance optimisation at two of the UK’s newest Waste-To-Energy facilities.

“HZI is delighted to have been awarded the Operations and Maintenance contract with SSE Thermal and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners at the Slough Multifuel Facility which is HZI’s third O&M contract in the UK,” said Thomas Feilenreiter,Senior Vice President, HZI Systems & Service Solutions. “HZI has a long history in the design, construction and commissioning of new Waste-to-Energy projects in the UK and around the world.  This new O&M contract clearly demonstrate the long-term trust and confidence our customers have in our team’s abilities.”

The Slough facility is currently in construction and will shortly enter its commissioning phase.  The plant has an expected takeover date in the summer of 2024, when the Multifuel facility will produce electricity and heat through treating waste-derived fuels made from various sources of municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, and waste wood.  HZI will operate and maintain the Slough Multifuel Facility for 25-years (2024 – 2049), which will treat around 480,000 tonnes of waste-derived fuels each year, generating 49.9MW of electricity per annum.

Supporting the UK’s environmental goals of landfill diversion and energy security
These two new Waste-to-Energy plants will support the UK’s ambitions to reduce the need to landfill non-recyclable waste, which is widely recognised as the least sustainable form of waste management.  The two Waste-to-Energy facilities will soon treat waste as a valuable resource to generate electricity and support the UK and Scottish government’s goal to combat climate change and become low carbon economies which future generations can be proud of.

Source: Hitachi Zosen Inova

Kent Wins FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s Large-Scale Plastic Waste Advanced Recycling Program

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Kent, a leading engineering company in the energy and chemicals industries, has been appointed as the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor for potential expansion of ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling facilities.

Kent will provide FEED services for potential new units across seven sites under this advanced plastics recycling global portfolio program, based on the success of a trial unit in Baytown, Texas designed by Kent during 2021 and 2022. The new such units are under assessment at ExxonMobil facilities located in Baytown (Texas), Beaumont (Texas), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), Joliet (Illinois), Sarnia (Canada), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium). The first unit at Baytown started up late last year as one of the largest advanced recycling facilities in North America.

Tush Doshi, COO at Kent, said: “We are proud to be associated with this project to complete FEED services for ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling projects. The win is a testament to the fantastic work we have been doing in the field of recycling waste. It is a milestone project, and this exciting program will demonstrate how the recycling process is evolving to become more efficient and pave the way to a better future for our planet.”

By turning difficult-to-recycle plastic waste back into raw materials that can be used to make new plastic and other valuable products, ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling technology can divert plastic waste from landfill or incineration and help to meet customer goals for circularity.

Sean McNelis, ExxonMobil’s Venture Project Manager, commented: “Advancing this portfolio of projects into FEED is an important milestone as we look to expand advanced recycling globally to help achieve a more circular economy.”

Source: Kent

Petrofac wins $700 million EPC contract from ADNOC

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Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry, has been selected by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) subsidiary, ADNOC Gas Processing, to undertake a significant new Engineering, Procurement and Construction project at its Habshan Complex.

The contract, awarded to Petrofac Emirates, is valued at approximately US$700 million and involves the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of a new gas compressor plant. Comprising three gas compressor trains, associated utilities and power systems, the new plant will support ADNOC to substantially increase gas output from the Habshan Complex, West of Abu Dhabi.

Tareq Kawash, Petrofac’s Group Chief Executive, said: “We are thrilled to have been selected by ADNOC, one of Petrofac’s longest-standing customers, to undertake this significant new EPC project in our home market of the UAE. We very much look forward to working together with ADNOC to safely and sustainably develop this critical energy resource.”

Elie Lahoud, Chief Operating Officer, Petrofac Engineering & Construction commented: “Petrofac has a long and strong track record supporting ADNOC in the UAE, rooted in our steadfast commitment to maximising local delivery, investing in the local supply chain, and developing local teams. This focus on In-Country Value will once again underpin our approach to delivery for ADNOC on the strategically significant Habshan Complex.”

Petrofac first established a presence in the UAE in 1991 and has developed a large workforce to support both regional and international projects. With a commitment to deliver In-Country Value, Emiratisation is a key business priority and Petrofac is actively promoting current career opportunities.

Source: Petrofac

Saipem Awarded Two Offshore Contracts from Aramco, Petrobras Worth $1 Billion

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Saipem has been awarded two new contracts, one for EPCI offshore activities in the Middle East and the other for the development of underwater drones in Brazil. The overall amount of these new acquisitions is approximately 1 billion USD.

Under the existing Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco, Saipem has been selected to be awarded a new offshore project. The scope of work involves the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of five platforms and associated subsea pipelines, flowlines, and cables in the Marjan field, offshore Saudi Arabia, featuring an entirely in-Kingdom fabrication scheme. The effectiveness of the contract is subject to the fulfilment of the customary conditions precedent.  

With this important award, Saipem further strengthens its long-standing relationship with Saudi Aramco and its strategic positioning in the Middle East.

Furthermore, Saipem has been awarded a contract by Petrobras for the development and testing of an autonomous subsea inspection robotic solution, which will be based on Saipem’s fleet of underwater drones, starting from the Flatfish AUV, as well as the qualification of related autonomous drone-based services, enabling future inspection contract options offshore Brazil.

This contract marks a fundamental milestone for Saipem’s innovative underwater robotics programme and for the global scale utilisation of subsea drones in offshore projects throughout the entire value chain, and it allows to extend to the new features to the Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL8) achieved on Saipem’s fleet of subsea drones. The potential of these subsea technologies within the offshore domain is vast, both for oil and gas developments as well as for the renewables market segment.

Source: Saipem

Technip Energies Awarded a Project Management Consultancy Contract by the National Bank of Kazakhstan

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Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by the National Bank of Kazakhstan for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services.

As part of this contract, Technip Energies will provide PMC services for the construction of an infrastructure project.

The project will be executed through TKJV LLP, Technip Energies’ locally incorporated joint venture created in 2019 to serve the market by leveraging its engineering and technology capabilities.

Charles Cessot, SVP T.EN X – Consulting & Products of Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased with the trust placed in us by the National Bank of Kazakhstan. This award marks a significant milestone in the diversification strategy of our PMC portfolio. It is as well in line with our ambition to grow our services activities in the broader CIS region.”

Source: Technip Energies

Maire Tecnimont Awarded Two Petrochemical Contracts Worth $2 Billion in Saudi Arabia

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Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. (MAIRE) announced that its Integrated E&C Solutions subsidiaries Tecnimont and Tecnimont Arabia Limited have been awarded two lump-sum turn-key EPC contracts related to a petrochemical expansion at the SATORP Refinery (a JV composed of Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies), in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The petrochemical facility will enable conversion of internally produced refinery off-gases and naphtha, as well as ethane and natural gasoline, into higher value chemicals.

The overall value of the contracts is approximately USD 2 billion. The contracts relate to the execution of two packages of the complex, namely the “Derivatives Units” package – which includes a butadiene extraction unit, an olefin extraction unit, a methyl tert-butyl ether unit, a butadiene selective hydrogenation unit, a 2nd stage pygas hydrogenation unit and benzene & toluene extraction unit – and the “High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) & Logistic Area” package, which includes two polyethylene units and the relevant product logistic facilities.

The project’s scope of work entails complete engineering services, equipment and material supply, construction activities, pre-commissioning, and commissioning, and shall have a duration of approximately 4 years.

With this award, the Group’s Year-to-Date Order Intake is over EUR 2.6 billion (including approximately EUR 200 million related to the contract for a fertilizer plant in Egypt, subject to successful execution of the Client’s financing package). Considering the important commercial prospects in the coming months, a very strong second half is expected, which will provide a solid driver to the Group’s growth this year and beyond.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are extremely proud of having been selected by Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies for this major initiative. It is a further recognition of Tecnimont’s world-class capabilities to execute complex projects in complex environments, as well as our undisputed leadership in downstream petrochemicals. These awards will provide a significant addition to our already large 8-billion Euro backlog, increasing revenues visibility in the short- and medium-term. It is also for these reasons, and in a context of continued robust demand, that we keep investing in talent, with almost 600 new engineers added year to date.”

Source: Maire Tecnimont S.p.A.

Hyundai E&C wins $5bn EPC contract for SATORP Refinery expansion in Saudi Arabia

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Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (“HDEC”) has been awarded contracts for two EPC packages related to a petrochemical expansion at the SATORP refinery in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Package 1 (Mixed Feed Cracker and Refinery Off Gases) involves installing a Mixed Feed Cracker (MFC) to produce an additional 1,650 KTA (kilo tons per annum) of ethylene and related industrial gases. Package 4 (Utilities, Flares & Interconnecting) relates to installation of facilities that supply utilities such as electricity and water to plants, and functions as interconnecting systems that support main packages within the facilities.

The project is located at Jubail Industrial City, which is about 70 kilometers northeast of Dammam. Once completed, the new petrochemical complex will be one of the largest downstream facilities in Saudi Arabia.

HDEC will execute detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities on a lump-sum turn-key basis with a contract value of around $5 billion.

HDEC has proven its capabilities having previously successfully completed projects in Saudi Arabia, including facilities at Khursaniyah Gas Plant and Uthmaniyah Gas Plant.

The award of these new EPC contracts demonstrates the competitiveness of HDEC’s technology and client confidence, helping it maintain a leading position in the Middle East construction market. 

HDEC first set foot in Saudi Arabia in 1975 and subsequently struck a historic deal for the industrial port in Jubail, on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. It has since built its presence in the kingdom, executing over 160 projects with a combined value of $18.3 billion. 

Currently, HDEC is executing 13 projects worth $4.87 billion in Saudi Arabia, including Packages 6 & 12 of the Marjan Oil Field Development Program, Jafurah Package 2, and a number of Transmission Lines and Substation Projects. HDEC is recognized for its outstanding construction and technological prowess by its clients.

Source: Hyundai Engineering & Construction

ACWA POWER AND ENERGY CHINA GROUP CORPORATION SIGN AN EPC CONTRACT FOR TASHKENT PV IPP PROJECT IN UZBEKISTAN

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ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Energy China Group Corporation (CEEC) for a solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The Power Purchase Agreement of the project has been signed earlier in March 2023, between ACWA Power and (JSC) National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU) and Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade. The project will form part of Uzbekistan’s ambitious targets to transition to a low-carbon economy as well as diversify its energy sources.

The EPC contract was signed by Mr. Raad Al Saady, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ACWA Power, and Mr. LYU Zexiang, Chairman of the China Energy International Group Co. Ltd., during a high-level meeting between ACWA Power and CEEC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking another milestone in their ongoing partnership.

The project is set to bring clean and sustainable energy to Uzbekistan, showcasing the commitment of both organizations to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Source: ACWA Power

KCA Deutag awarded $70 million of platform drilling contracts in the UK North Sea

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KCA Deutag, the global drilling, engineering, and technology provider, has been awarded new contracts and extensions with a total value of over $70 million, with existing clients for the provision of drilling and maintenance services in the UK North Sea.

These awards, each ranging from two to five years, reinforce KCA Deutag’s position as a leading platform drilling contractor in the UK North Sea, and will see the company continue to deliver drilling services, including maintenance, warehousing, inventory procurement, and management on four offshore platforms.

Peter Skinner, UK country manager said: “KCA Deutag has been the drilling contractor of choice on some of these assets since the early nineties and we are delighted to continue our excellent long-term working relationships with our customers in the UK North Sea. These contract awards are recognition of the high standards of safety and operational performance delivered by our teams to date.”

Ole Maier, President of Offshore commented: “The UK North Sea continues to be an important market and we are committed to working with our customers and partners to successfully and safely deliver drilling programmes, well decommissioning work, and innovative solutions for the energy transition in the region.”

Source: KCA Deutag

TechnipFMC Awarded Significant EPCI Contract by Woodside for Julimar Phase 3 Development

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TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by Woodside Energy to engineer, procure, construct, and install flexible pipes and umbilicals for the Julimar Phase 3 development, offshore Western Australia.

The Company will tie back four subsea gas wells in the Carnarvon Basin to the existing Julimar subsea infrastructure producing to the Wheatstone platform, using high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) flexible pipe and steel tube umbilicals.

Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: “We have a strong history of solid project execution with Woodside as demonstrated by the successful delivery of the Pyxis, Lambert Deep, and Greater Western Flank Phase 3 projects. We look forward to continuing this collaborative relationship with this award on Julimar Phase 3 as part of our framework agreement.”

Source: TechnipFMC

Veolia awarded an EPC contract for Mirfa 2 Project in Abu Dhabi worth €300 Million

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Veolia, the world leader in water technologies, will lead, via its subsidiary SIDEM, a consortium in charge of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) on the Mirfa 2 desalination project commissioned by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and ENGIE. Located in Abu Dhabi, this  state of the art Reverse Osmosis Desalination (M2 RO) will be the third-largest desalination plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With a production capacity of 550,000 cubic meters per day of potable water, it will provide clean drinking water to approximately 210,000 households while offering increased efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint. The contract represents revenue of approximately 300 million euros for Veolia. Project construction will begin in Q2 2023 so the plant can be commissioned by 2025.

Most of the drinking water used in the UAE comes from the sea. To manage the growth in water consumption and to compensate for the aging of existing facilities, mainly thermal desalination plants, the country has decided to use the latest advanced technologies and engineering processes to increase its desalination capacity while reducing its energy consumption. A strategy that strongly supports the country’s 2050 carbon neutrality ambition.

Relying on Veolia’s worldwide expertise in water desalination, the Mirfa 2 plant will follow the latest developments in environmental and efficiency standards for desalination, featuring advanced technological processes such as reverse osmosis, which represents strong efficiency gains compared to traditional thermal desalination, to lower energy consumption and improve productivity. These technological advancements allow to slash energy use by 80% compared to the 1980s, when thermal desalination was predominant.

“Growing desalination capacities in a sustainable way is crucial, as they are a part of the mix of solutions needed to address water scarcity across the globe, especially in the Middle East. With Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis, Veolia continues to raise the bar for environmental and operational standards in desalination, further contributing to the ecological transformation of the sector, which has already made significant progress over the years,” said Estelle Brachlianoff, Chief Executive Officer of Veolia. “This project follows the successful commissioning of four other flagship desalination plants in the past 18 months to bring drinking water to more than six million people in Saudi Arabia, Umm Al Quwain (UAE), Bahrain, and Iraq. This achievement confirms our leading position in water technologies and our commitment to leveraging our expertise and our capacity for innovation to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable water access solutions.”

Desalination by reverse osmosis, which is based on membrane filtration, is the most widespread technological solution in countries that use desalination to combat water stress, as it reduces their energy consumption. Since the 1970s, SIDEM, a Veolia subsidiary specialized in desalination operations, has acquired unparalleled experience in this field and has become the world leader, with nearly eight million cubic meters of desalinated water per day.

Source: Veolia

SNC-Lavalin Awarded District Cooling Services EPC Contract for King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia

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SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a district cooling services contract by Green Park Cooling Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Tabreed, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling schemes for some of the largest projects in Saudi Arabia, for King Salman Park. A green destination at the heart of Riyadh, the Park is set to foster the Kingdom’s productivity, creativity, and innovation for future generations.

King Salman Park is one of Riyadh’s Four Megaprojects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, in 2019. The Park aims to provide a variety of sports, cultural, artistic, and recreational activities to the residents and visitors of Riyadh. As part of the 27-month contract, SNC-Lavalin will provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for the Park’s district cooling plant with ultimate capacity of 60,000 TR. The services also cover complete design, installation, automation, testing and commissioning of the plant. The design will allow the DCP to be executed in three phases without interrupting the plant operation. The development of detail design will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) and state-of-the-art data analytics tools to monitor progress and ensure efficiency in project delivery. 

“SNC-Lavalin has built a successful track record of delivering high performing, technologically advanced and reliable district cooling services for the past two decades across the Middle East region,” said Mohamed Youssef, Senior Vice President, Projects and O&M, Engineering Services, Middle East and Africa, SNC-Lavalin. “King Salman Park is a significant development that will improve the quality of life in Riyadh in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of a vibrant and healthy society. We are proud to build on our strong relationship with Saudi Tabreed and deliver this project to the highest quality and safety standards by providing our engineering excellence and digital solutions.”

King Salman Park is built on more than 16km2 to become the world’s largest urban park. It will include vast open green spaces covering more than 11.6km2, one million trees, in addition to the Royal Arts Complex, the National Theater, a 7.2km pedestrian walkway (loop), and a “valley” area in the middle of the park surrounded with art and water features. The Park will contribute significantly to increasing the vegetation in the city and raising the rate of per capita green spaces, which will have a direct and positive impact on the quality of the environment and climate.

As world leaders in district cooling, SNC-Lavalin help clients find an energy-efficient solution that chills both industrial facilities and public and private buildings. Clients who employ district cooling see a reduction in capital and maintenance costs while generating 40 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions. In the Middle East, the Company is a major provider of district cooling systems to residential buildings, offices, universities, hotels, stadiums, hospitals, and government institutions. For the past two decades, SNC-Lavalin has successfully delivered more than 50 district cooling projects with total capacity of 720,000 TR. 

Source: SNC-Lavalin

NextChem awarded a feasibility study by Marcegaglia to decarbonize their Ravenna steel plant through carbon capture solutions

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MAIRE S.p.A. announces that its Sustainable Technology Solutions subsidiary NextChem and Marcegaglia Group (Marcegaglia) have signed a contract for a feasibility study to accelerate the decarbonization of Marcegaglia’s steel plant in Ravenna (Emilia Romagna region, Northern Italy). The study refers to the installation of carbon capture units from flue gases. Upon a successful completion of the feasibility study, NextChem will involve the Group’s Integrated E&C Solutions Business Unit for the execution of the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).

These solutions, once implemented, have the potential to capture approximately 285 tons per day of CO2 that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. NextChem will provide a full assessment of the steel plant decarbonization capacity and will define the technical specifications for the carbon capture solutions.

Marcegaglia, a leading industrial group in the steel processing sector worldwide, is actively seeking to reduce its CO2 emission intensity by implementing significant decarbonization activities within the areas of logistics, utilities and energy procurement. This goal is in line with MAIRE’s technological value proposition, aimed at supporting the energy transition activities of an increasing number of clients, not only in the natural resources transformation industry, but also in other hard-to-abate sectors such as steel and cement manufacturing.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, commented: “We are proud to have been selected by Marcegaglia Group as a trusted partner in their energy transition path in Italy. By developing low-carbon technology solutions, MAIRE Group acts as an enabler of innovation to decarbonize the so called hard-to-abate industries: these sectors are responsible for a large part of the global emissions, reducing them is the key to a greener future”.

Antonio Marcegaglia, Chairman and CEO at Marcegaglia Steel further stated: “With this project in Ravenna, Marcegaglia distinguishes itself as a decarbonization pioneer. We strongly believe that carbon capture solutions can help industries make an important contribution to achieving climate change goals”.

Source: Mairetecnimont

Maire-led consortium awarded a $300 million EPC contract for a fertilizer plant in Egypt

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MAIRE S.p.A. announces that a consortium composed by its Integrated E&C Solutions (IE&CS) subsidiary Tecnimont S.p.A and Orascom Construction S.A.E. has been awarded a Lump Sum Turn-Key Engineering Procurement and Construction contract for a Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate plant by KIMA, Egyptian Chemical Industries Company.

The contract value to the consortium is approximately USD 300 million, of which about USD 220 million pertaining to Tecnimont. The finalization of the contract is subject to successful execution of the financing package. The scope of work includes mainly engineering, supply of all materials and equipment – to be performed by Tecnimont – as well as construction activities to be carried out by Orascom Construction. The plant, whose completion is expected in the first half of 2026, will produce 600 tons per day of Nitric Acid, that will be fully transformed into 800 tons per day of fertilizer-grade, granulated, Ammonium Nitrate, which will be sold to local farmers, increasing the yields of their crops, as well as exported to international markets.

This project follows KIMA’s ammonia and urea large plant built by Tecnimont and Orascom Construction and successfully started up in 2020 in the same industrial complex, located in the Aswan Governorship, in Upper Egypt.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, commented: “We are really honored to keep on supporting a prominent player such as KIMA in the development of the Egypt’s fertilizer value chain. With this award we further consolidate a long-lasting, fruitful relation and strengthen our industrial footprint in North Africa, thanks to our strong capability in executing EPC projects”.

Source: Maire Tecnimont

ADNOC L&S Awarded $975 Million EPC Contract for Construction of Offshore Artificial Island

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ADNOC Logistics and Services plc a global energy maritime logistics leader, announced that it has been awarded a $975-million artificial island construction contract by ADNOC Offshore. As part of ADNOC’s In-Country Value program, at least 75% of the total contract value for dredging, land reclamation, and marine construction of an artificial island “G” for the Lower Zakum offshore field, will flow back into the UAE economy. This award is a significant milestone in ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) strategy to pursue new growth opportunities.

ADNOC L&S’ Integrated Logistics business unit is an end-to-end, fully integrated energy logistics services provider. The provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services in the integrated logistics business is a new offering by ADNOC L&S in line with its announced strategy to achieve significant ongoing growth, including expansion into new verticals. The EPC market is expected to experience substantial growth in the region in the coming years. The company aims to offer a broader range of services to its customers while facilitating the growth of ADNOC’s upstream and downstream operations.

This is the first major award for ADNOC L&S after it listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on 1 June 2023 following the highest demand globally for an IPO this year.

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC L&S, said: “Capitalizing on our project management expertise, end-to-end logistics solutions, and strategic partnerships, ADNOC L&S is primed to execute major offshore EPC contracts that support our customers’ ambitious growth plans and deliver value to our shareholders. This contract award for the construction of artificial island ‘G’ exemplifies our strategy to tap into new growth areas, showcasing the expanding range of services we offer to our customers and the trust that ADNOC Offshore has placed in us as their partner of choice.”

The Award is part of Lower Zakum’s Long-Term Development Plan, aiming to safely and sustainably unlock greater value while helping to meet the increasing global energy demand. ADNOC Offshore has extensive experience in deploying the artificial island concept for project delivery, resulting in significant cost savings and environmental benefits compared to conventional approaches that require more offshore installations and infrastructure. With a diverse fleet of 245 vessels and approximately 540 vessels operated and chartered annually, combined with its 1.5 million square meter logistics base in Abu Dhabi and integrated logistics capabilities, ADNOC L&S is the region’s largest shipping and integrated logistics companies. ADNOC L&S is targeting an average annual EBITDA growth in the low teens over the medium term. This growth will be driven by new contract awards, further expansion of its Integrated Logistics Services Platform (ILSP), and optimized redeployment of jack-up barges. 

Source: ADNOC 

Kent Awarded FEED Contract for Grenian Hydrogen’s Six Green Hydrogen Production Sites

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Kent, a leading engineering company in the energy, renewables, and low-carbon industries, has been appointed as the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor for Grenian Hydrogen’s six electrolytic hydrogen projects.

Under the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and Hydrogen Business model, Grenian Hydrogen, a joint venture between Progressive Energy, Statkraft, and Foresight, have been awarded funding to further develop six green hydrogen projects within the HyNet cluster in North-West England and North Wales.

Kent was awarded a single FEED study in April 2023 to cover all six sites to develop the projects to an AACE class 3 estimate such that related final investment decisions can be made to progress each of the projects to execution.

The projects will all incorporate PEM electrolysers with Kent as the FEED contractor incorporating the OEM technology design into complete hydrogen production, storage, and delivery facilities.

Matt Wills, Kent Market Director Low Carbon, commented:

“The DESNZ funding requirements impose a strict budget and tight timescale, but Kent will achieve all the project requirements utilising our inhouse hydrogen technology expertise built up over decades of early design and FEED work on Hydrogen developments, including HyNet. We are delighted to be working with the Grenian Hydrogen team to develop a standardised design and layout that offers cost savings through replicability for the portfolio of projects. This cluster of projects is a huge step forward for the future viability of green hydrogen, and we are proud to play our part.”

The projects, ranging from 10MW to 30MW green hydrogen production for 100% fuel switching or blending, will be co-located at six different sites, the Protos Energy Park and at large manufacturing plants in St Helens, Stretford, Middlewich and Winnington.

Source: Kent

Technip Energies, LyondellBasell and Chevron Phillips Chemical Sign MOU for Electric Cracking Ethylene Furnace

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Technip Energies, LyondellBasell, and Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the design, construction and operation of a demonstration unit for Technip Energies’ electric steam cracking furnace technology (eFurnace by T.EN™) to produce olefins. The demonstration unit will be located at LyondellBasell’s site in Channelview, Texas, USA, and is designed to prove the technology at industrial scale.

Steam cracking furnaces play a significant role in the production of basic chemicals by breaking down hydrocarbons into olefins and aromatics. This cracking process requires a temperature of more than 1,500°F (850°C).

Technip Energies, a leader in the ethylene market, developed the concept and design for the e.Furnace by T.EN™ technology, which could achieve this temperature using electricity as the heat source. The use of renewable electricity in this process would contribute to significantly reducing GHG emissions associated with olefins production.

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, stated: “We are delighted to team up with LyondellBasell and CPChem to bring the eFurnace by T.EN™to fruition. Consistent with our purpose to engineer a much-needed sustainable future Technip Energies is making huge strides toward reducing the CO2 emissions resulting from the production of ethylene and this design will enable olefins producers to take advantage of the growing supply of available renewable energy to operate the most energy-intensive part of the plant.”

Peter Vanacker, CEO of LyondellBasell, said: “We are taking decisive steps toward reducing our absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions, while creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Deployment of an industrial-scale electric cracking furnace is one option we are considering in this space because of its ability to reduce furnace GHGemissions by up to 90% compared to a conventional furnace. Our Channelview site has the infrastructure, and our people have the expertise to test this advanced furnace technology and help our industry accelerate climate action.”

Bruce Chinn, President and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, said: “Climate change is a global issue that will take action from all segments of society, and we want to be part of the solution by reducing the intensity of our carbon footprint. This project supports our efforts toward lowering the carbon intensity of our operations and demonstrates our continued focus on accelerating change for a sustainable future.”

Source: Technip Energies

MAIRE awarded early engineering works for a green fertilizer complex in the United States

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MAIRE S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary KT-Kinetics Technology (KT), part of the Integrated E&C Solutions (IE&CS) business unit, has been awarded the early engineering works for the realization of a new green fertilizer complex in North America by a group of private investors.

The process units under the scope of KT will include ammonia, urea, nitric acid and will produce green urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) as final product to be distributed in the local fertilizer market.

The early works, to be carried out on a reimbursable basis, are aimed at defining the design and the main aspects of the project. Upon successful completion of the early works, and subject to the client’s final investment decision, the activities will enter into the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction phase, which will be carried out by MAIRE’s IE&CS subsidiaries. Together with KT, the project will engage Tecnimont USA as MAIRE’s local entity, NextChem as technology integrator, and Stamicarbon as licensor for the green ammonia technology, also in charge of the other process units included in the scope.

Once completed, the project will be one of the biggest facilities in North America entirely dedicated to the production of green fertilizers. The synergistic approach between the two business units demonstrates MAIRE’s capability to manage complex works in a distinctive region like the USA and in the growing energy transition market.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, commented: “We are proud to start this breakthrough project, which represents one of the biggest green fertilizer initiatives to date in the US, a country amongst the most promising markets to pave the way to further industrial scale decarbonization initiatives. The synergies between our two business units, Sustainable Technology Solutions and IE&CS, allowed us to achieve this strategic milestone, acting as a one-stop provider of technology and high-value engineering solutions to accelerate the energy transition”.

Source: Maire Tecnimont

L&T Construction is all set to create Renewable Energy Infrastructure for the World’s Largest Green Hydrogen plant at NEOM

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The Power Transmission & Distribution Business of Larsen & Toubro has achieved important milestones for the Power Elements and Grid packages of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Company.  Located at Oxagon in Saudi Arabia’s region of NEOM, NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is an equal joint-venture by ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM. 

NGHC is setting up a mega plant to produce green hydrogen at-scale for global export in the form of green ammonia with a total investment of USD 8.4 billion.  Supported by 23 local, regional, and international banking and financial institutions, the project has now achieved full financial close and construction is moving forward. 

A few quarters back, L&T received the nod to establish the Renewable Energy Generation, Storage and Grid infrastructure, from Air Products, the system-integrating EPC Contractor and exclusive off-taker of green ammonia to be produced from the project.  The value of the packages awarded to L&T aggregate to USD 2.779 billion. Since then, significant progress has been achieved in various activities including surveys, design & engineering, establishment of temporary facilities and procurement of long lead items. 

Under these contracts, L&T will engineer, procure, and construct a 2.2 GWac PV Solar Plant, 1.65 GW Wind Generation Balance of Plant and a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System under the Power Elements package. It will also construct 3 Nos of 380 kV Switching Stations, 306 KM of 380 kV Overhead lines and UG Cables required to the Kingdom’s Grid network. The scope also includes the Energy Power Monitoring System (EPMS) for the complete network. 

Appreciating the bold vision of the Kingdom and the project proponents, the CEO and MD of Larsen & Toubro, Mr. S. N. Subrahmanyan said, “Such initiatives at scale have the potential to speed up global energy transition. Also, these technology-led projects are aligned with L&T’s aspirations towards propelling our next wave of growth and reflect the customer’s trust in our commitment to professionalism, timely delivery, and quality”. 

Commenting on the development, Mr. T Madhava Das, Whole-Time Director & Sr. Executive Vice President (Utilities), Larsen & Toubro said, “We are proud to be associated with the project that will integrate 4GW of renewable energy to enable production of up to 600 tonnes of carbon-free hydrogen per day.” 

In a recent statement, Wolfgang Brand, Vice President of NEOM Green Hydrogen from Air Products, the prime EPC contractor and system integrator for the entire facility, expressed enthusiasm for the progress made towards the world’s largest green hydrogen production facility in NEOM. “We are pleased to commence the full execution of this lighthouse project and are proud to work with our partner L&T in their ambition to produce carbon-free hydrogen using renewable energy,” said Mr. Brand. 

“NGHC is excited to be leading the global energy transition and having the right partners is essential in making this happen, so we are thrilled to be working with Larsen & Toubro on our green hydrogen generation, grid infrastructure and storage”, added David R. Edmondson, CEO of NEOM Green Hydrogen Company.

Source:Larsen & Toubro

Hitachi Energy Awarded NEOM’s First Phase of HVDC Project

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Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all, has signed agreements under the supervision and management of the Ministry of Energy with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and with ENOWA. The agreements include the supply of three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems to end customer ENOWA, the utility company for NEOM in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Built with sustainability in mind, NEOM is among Saudi Arabia’s Giga-Projects1 reshaping the future of development. The three HVDC links will have a total power capacity of up to 9 gigawatts (GW). 

The agreements include an order from ENOWA’s engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) partner, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarded to Hitachi Energy and its consortium partner, Saudi Services for Electro Mechanical Works (SSEM), to provide one of the world’s first 3 GW, 525 kilovolt (kV) HVDC Light® transmission system connecting Oxagon, NEOM’s regional development, with the larger Yanbu area more than 650 kilometers away in Western Saudi Arabia. 

Hitachi Energy’s scope of supply includes design, engineering, procurement of HVDC technology and commissioning of the HVDC Light converter stations. Whilst SSEM – a leading Saudi EPC specialized in power, water and industrial projects – will design and supply the AC equipment portion and perform the construction and the installation. The converter stations convert the power from AC to DC then back to AC for integration into the receiving grid. The converters will be sourced by and supplied to Saudi Electricity Company, who were contracted in 2022 by ENOWA to act as their EPCM to build this first HVDC system for NEOM.

Further to this, Hitachi Energy and ENOWA have signed an early works and capacity reservation agreement for two additional HVDC projects, each rated up to 3 GW. Under this agreement, both companies commit to having the resources and capacity necessary to implement these two HVDC systems. As part of a new scalable and modular regional network design that is targeted to seamlessly integrate future renewables and energy storage technologies in the NEOM Energy System, making it unique in terms of size and complexity. The co-operation will also explore opportunities to develop local competencies in the Kingdom, including ways to sustainably assemble the necessary HVDC Light components locally.

“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company in order to power one of the most visionary development projects of all time,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “As the world progresses towards a more sustainable future, our expertise and HVDC technologies are true enablers of the electrification of the global energy system and the transition to renewables.”

“By securing the first capacities for such an important part of our future grid in only one year since the decision to use this technology, we show ENOWA’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and Hitachi Energy,” said Thorsten Schwarz, Executive Director of Grid Technology & Projects, Energy of ENOWA.  

ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, produces and delivers clean and sustainable energy for industrial and commercial applications. The company benefits from NEOM’s greenfield site and strategic location in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, with abundant solar and wind resources. ENOWA will act as a catalyst and incubator for developing new, sustainable energy and water businesses while creating a robust economic sector regionally. 

ENOWA seeks by its commitment to renewable energy and efficient water management, to become a global reference for industry leaders and setting a benchmark for sustainable economic circular systems around the world. Formed in 2022, ENOWA is the principal shareholder in the world’s largest green hydrogen production plant set to be commissioned in 2026 and will enable NEOM to be a global green hydrogen hub.

NEOM will be powered by 100 percent clean energy, through renewable solar, wind, and green hydrogen-based energy. The region is designed to be a blueprint for sustainable urban living with minimal impact on the environment and enhanced livability.

Source: Hitachi Energy

TechnipFMC Awarded Significant iEPCI Contract by Shell for the Dover Development

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TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI) contract by Shell plc for its Dover development in the Gulf of Mexico.

TechnipFMC will supply the subsea tree systems in addition to the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of the umbilical, riser, and flowline systems.

The Dover development will tie back to the Appomattox platform, where TechnipFMC previously supplied and installed the subsea production systems.

Jonathan Landes, President, of Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: “Dover represents a continuation of our decades-long relationship with Shell. We look forward to helping extend production in this prolific basin.”

Source: TechnipFMC

McDermott Awarded PMC Contract From IOCL

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McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract from India Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Maleic Anhydride (MAH) unit at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.

McDermott’s scope includes project management and consultancy services for the unit, including front-end engineering design (FEED), review of engineering activities, construction supervision services, assistance in start-up, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance guarantee test run, and project closure. 

“McDermott has a long-standing relationship with IOCL and is currently executing three large-scale projects at their Barauni and Haldia refineries,” said Vaseem Khan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Onshore. “Our unrivaled project management and execution capabilities, combined with our decades of experience in India, uniquely position us to successfully execute this project.”

This is India’s first mega-scale MAH plant to manufacture chemical products. MAH is used to make specialty products like polyester resins, surface coating plasticizers, agrochemicals, and lubricant additives. Other chemicals that will be produced from the plant include Tetra Hydro Furan (THF), which is widely used in adhesives and vinyl film, and Butanediol (BDO), which is used in engineering-grade plastic and biodegradable fibers. Work on the project will be executed from McDermott’s Center of Excellence in Gurugram, India.

Source: McDermott 

Orascom Construction & Metito Consortium awarded a $2.4 Billion Large Scale Water Project in UAE

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A consortium of Orascom Construction and Metito will, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), develop, own, and operate a large-scale seawater treatment and water transportation project worth up to $2.4 billion in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. Orascom Construction is the consortium leader.

The greenfield project will be funded through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) model for 30 years. ADNOC and TAQA will jointly hold a 51% stake in the SPV, and Orascom Construction and Metito will own 49% (24.5% each).

The mega project will comprise a greenfield seawater nanofiltration plant with a treatment capacity of more than 110 million imperial gallons per day (500,000 m3/day) in addition to seawater intake and outfall facilities, pumping stations, a water transmission pipeline of approximately 75km, and an in-field distribution network of more than 230km to support reservoir pressure maintenance in the Bab and Bu Hasa fields in Abu Dhabi.

The project will replace the current aquifer water injection systems used for maintaining reservoir pressure in ADNOC’s onshore oil fields, thereby ensuring sustainable water supply for ADNOC’s onshore operations while preserving the UAE’s natural aquifer resources. The project will also enhance energy efficiency by up to 30% and reduce ADNOC’s environmental footprint compared to the current injection system.

Osama Bishai, CEO of Orascom Construction, commented, “We are proud to partner with ADNOC and TAQA to deliver a project that is key to the sustainable development of the UAE’s oil and gas sector. We started our focus on important water projects over a decade ago and have since played a major role in undertaking some of the most complex projects in this sector. We are also very pleased to strengthen our presence in the UAE as we continue to target strategic projects in the region across sectors in which we have developed strong expertise. This project also plays a key role in our growth strategy to pursue infrastructure investments that provide both construction opportunities and long-term recurring income.”

Rami Ghandour, Metito Managing Director, emphasized, “The UAE established its name as the leader for knowledge-based, future-focused economic strategies and a leader in combating climate change and promoting water positivity.  Being a global hub for innovations and sustainable practices, this mega project is testament of how capitalizing on technology can revolutionize industry norms and practices to best preserve valuable water resources and the environment. Over the years Metito has built a strategic project portfolio of mega concession projects and iconic world and industry firsts and we are confident this will be a landmark project and a global milestone. We are honoured to be part of this.”

Source: Orascom Construction