Marubeni, HZI & JOIN consortium has won a contract for Abu Dhabi Waste-to-Energy Project

Marubeni Corporation alongside Hitachi Zosen Inova AG and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (hereinafter, “JOIN”), has concluded a concession agreement with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (hereinafter, “EWEC”) and Tadweer Group for the Abu Dhabi Waste-to-Energy Project (hereinafter, the “Project”), to be deployed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in the UAE.

Marubeni, through a special purpose company to be jointly owned by a consortium consisting of Marubeni, HZI, and JOIN in cooperation with Tadweer Group, will construct, operate, maintain, and own the Waste-to-Energy plant, with an annual capacity for the treatment of 900,000 tons of waste and for 80MW power generation. This will be the first Waste-to-Energy plant in Abu Dhabi and will be owned and operated for 30 years, with EWEC procuring the electricity produced over that period.

Through the Project, the method used for waste treatment will transition from landfilling to incineration, thereby reducing methane gas emissions from landfills, with the expectation of attendant reductions in CO2 emissions to an equivalent of 1.1 million tons per year. 

Marubeni will continue to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through stable waste treatment, utilizing its experience in business development of this project as well as the track record in the construction of the plant in the waste treatment sector, where further growth is expected going forward.

Source: Marubeni Corporation

McDermott Awarded Offshore Contract from PTTEP

McDermott has been awarded a sizeable offshore transportation, installation and commissioning contract from PTTEP Sabah Oil Limited (PTTEP) for the Kikeh subsea gas lift project, located 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of the island of Labuan, offshore Sabah in East Malaysia.

Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will remove the existing flexible gas lift riser and perform the installation and commissioning of a new dynamic riser section and flowline comprised of two thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers. This will enable gas delivery to a subsea production system tied back to the Kikeh floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.

“McDermott is uniquely positioned to deliver this project, having performed the installation of subsea infrastructure in the Kikeh field between 2011 and 2012, and again in 2014, in the nearby Siakap North-Petai field,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities. “We pioneered reel-lay installation for pipe-in-pipe production and water injection flowlines in the region, underscoring our commitment to engineering innovation. Returning to the Kikeh field not only reaffirms our expertise, but also presents another opportunity to deliver exceptional results through our unmatched experience in offshore transportation, subsea installations, and commissioning.”

Project management and engineering will be executed from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with support from other McDermott offices.

Operated by PTTEP on behalf of partner Petronas Carigali and PT Pertamina Malaysia Exploration Production, the Kikeh field has been producing from the existing Kikeh FPSO since 2007. The Kikeh FPSO is the first and largest deepwater FPSO in Malaysia.

Source: McDermott

AG&P Wins Major Indonesia LNG Infrastructure Project

AG&P LNG, majority-owned by Nebula Energy, announced that its subsidiary PT AGP Indonesia Utama (AG&P Indonesia), along with consortium members Suasa Benua Sukses (SBS) and KPMOG, collectively referred to as the Consortium, has won a large-scale 20-year contract for LNG infrastructure from PLN EPI in Indonesia. The tender was awarded to AG&P LNG for the co-development, ownership and operations of LNG import terminal infrastructure and downstream logistics in seven locations within the Sulawesi-Maluku cluster in Indonesia. The customer and co-shareholder in this facility will be PT PLN Energi Primer (PLN EPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of PT PLN (Persero) Indonesia.

AG&P Indonesia, along with its Consortium members, will establish a joint venture (JV) with PLN EPI to collaborate on the design, financing, construction, ownership, and operations of all offshore and onshore infrastructure within the Sulawesi-Maluku cluster LNG terminals. This infrastructure includes the LNG Carrier (LNGC), Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), and multiple onshore regasification sites. The aim is to supply LNG and natural gas to seven power plants with a cumulative capacity of 1,510 MW.

Mr. Karthik Sathyamoorthy, CEO of AG&P LNG said, “The Sulawesi-Maluku cluster LNG terminals project epitomizes Indonesia’s steadfast commitment to LNG-based infrastructure for power generation and will support the country’s overall goal to reduce the usage of liquid fuel by about 1.7 million kiloliters per year across all clusters. AG&P LNG is honored to partner with PLN EPI in this project of national importance, fostering a robust partnership for years to come.” Mr. Rakhmad Dewanto, Director Gas and Fuel PLN EPI said, “PLN EPI as the soul of supply of gas/LNG for Indonesia’s power generation is currently developing both portfolio LNG supply and LNG midstream infrastructures for power sector. We are excited about our joint venture with AG&P LNG and its Consortium members. This partnership will be pivotal to the development of LNG midstream infrastructures to Power cluster project in Indonesia, where Sulawesi-Maluku cluster is the largest. PLN EPI will be responsible to supply the LNG from its portfolio and trust that the Consortium members will deliver the project timely in the first half of 2026. This will be a milestone in our country’s continued transition towards more reliable and cleaner energy.” Mr. Sam Abdalla, CEO of Nebula Energy and Vice Chairman of AG&P LNG, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to collaborate with PLN EPI and embark on the development of this large-scale infrastructure investment in Indonesia. Nebula Energy recently signed on to membership in Indonesia’s Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) as a technology provider. These partnerships with ICCSC and PLN EPI align with our company’s vision of promoting sustainable energy development through global clean energy infrastructure investments”.

AG&P LNG has a substantial growth pipeline with a total of 6 LNG terminals in development with proposed capacity of 25 MTPA across several international growth projects. Among its LNG terminal project portfolio, AG&P LNG is the operator of the first LNG import and regasification terminal in the Philippines, the Philippines LNG (PHLNG) Import Terminal located in Batangas Bay. Earlier this month, on March 7th, AG&P LNG announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Cai Mep, a US$ 500M fully constructed LNG Import Terminal, with a capacity of 3 MTPA, expandable to 6 MTPA, and one of the only two existing LNG terminals in Vietnam.

Source: AG&P

AtkinsRéalis has been Awarded a FEED Contract to Develop Leading Hydrogen Hub in Canada

AtkinsRéalis has been awarded a contract by TESCanada H2 Inc. (“TESCanada”) to provide front end engineering and design services for their Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec.

“Energy secure and affordable Net Zero grids will be needed as we electrify a larger portion of our economies,” commented Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer, AtkinsRéalis. “Green hydrogen provides an attractive clean energy option for hard to decarbonize sectors. We’re pleased to deliver our clean energy engineering expertise to advance the green hydrogen ecosystem and ensure a successful energy transition.”

TESCanada’s Projet Mauricie is an innovative renewable energy initiative that aims to accelerate the energy transition by producing up to 70,000 tonnes per year of green hydrogen, which will be used to decarbonize industrial processes and heavy transportation in Quebec. The project will reduce emissions by 800,000 tonnes CO2eq per year supporting Quebec’s decarbonization objectives. As part of the project, clean electricity will largely be supplied by new, purpose-built renewable power generation including wind and solar farms totalling 1,000 MW. Expected to be commissioned in 2028, it is one of the largest clean hydrogen projects in Canada. It is also amongst the largest decarbonization projects announced in Quebec to date.

Source: AtkinsRéalis

ADNOC Signs Second Long-Term Heads of Agreement for Ruwais LNG Project

ADNOC has announced the signing of a 15-year Heads of Agreement (LNG agreement) with SEFE Marketing & Trading Singapore Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of Germany’s SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH, for the delivery of 1 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) of liquefied natural gas. 

The LNG will primarily be sourced from ADNOC’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, currently under development in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The Ruwais LNG plant has been designed to run on clean power and will leverage the latest technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to drive efficiency. This is the second long-term LNG supply agreement from the Ruwais LNG project, following the 15-year agreement with China’s ENN Natural Gas signed in December 2023. The deliveries are expected to start in 2028, upon commencement of the facility’s commercial operations.

Fatema Al Nuaimi, Executive Vice President, Downstream Business Management at ADNOC said: “This LNG agreement, the first with a European company from the Ruwais lower-carbon LNG project, underscores ADNOC’s position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. Gas accounts for almost a quarter of Germany’s primary energy use, and we look forward to supporting its efforts to diversify its energy sources and enhance its energy security.” 

This LNG supply agreement reinforces the Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) agreement, signed by the UAE and Germany in 2022, further strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy security, decarbonization and climate action. It builds upon ADNOC’s delivery of the first LNG cargo from the Middle East to Germany in 2023.

Frédéric Barnaud, Chief Executive Officer of SEFE Marketing & Trading and Chief Commercial Officer of SEFE, said: “SEFE and ADNOC have a long and productive partnership, spanning over 15 years. This LNG supply agreement for the Ruwais LNG project, set to be one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG projects in the world, marks the start of a new chapter. We aim to further build on our existing relationship and explore joint low-carbon energy developments.” 

Natural gas plays a crucial role as a transitional fuel, generating lower-carbon emissions compared to other fossil fuels. The Ruwais LNG project is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa region to run on clean power. When completed, the project, which consists of two 4.8mmtpa LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6mmtpa, will more than double ADNOC’s LNG production capacity to around 15mmtpa, to help meet increased global demand for natural gas. The project is being designed to leverage AI, digitalization and the latest advanced technology to drive efficiency and safety across the new facility.  

The LNG agreement is contingent upon a final investment decision (FID) on the project, including regulatory approvals, and the negotiation of a definitive Sale and Purchase Agreement between the two companies. 

Source: ADNOC

Wood JV secures new framework agreement with Shell in Trinidad & Tobago

Wood’s joint venture company, Massy Wood, has secured a five‑year framework agreement with Shell Trinidad and Tobago (Shell), for the delivery of engineering projects and asset support in Trinidad and Tobago.

This agreement will support Shell’s onshore and offshore assets, providing a suite of services that includes turnaround support for their mature brownfield assets and supporting new greenfield projects.

Steve Nicol, Executive President, Operations at Wood comments: “This agreement is a strategic achievement for our team in Trinidad, solidifying Massy Wood as the front-runner of asset integrity in the region. We are dedicated to supporting our clients today through asset management and upgrades delivering energy security to the region.”

Shawn Combden, Wood’s President of Operations, Americas, said: “This award is built on our long-standing relationship with Shell where we have a reputation for delivering high quality projects with an excellent safety record. This win provides significant opportunities for our local teams to continue their commitment to deliver the future of energy through process and operational improvements as we move closer to net-zero.”

Massy Wood’s 1,000-strong team based in Trinidad has supported Shell in Trinidad & Tobago since 2018.

Source: WoodPlc

Petrofac has been awarded a $200M operations contract from Turkmengas at the Galkynysh Gas Field

Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has been awarded an operations contract from Turkmengas at the Galkynysh Gas Field, in Turkmenistan.

The three-year contract, valued at over US$200 million includes: provision of personnel to supervise and support operations and maintenance activity; the provision of technical support and procurement services; and the development and implementation of management systems to support efficient operations of the Galkynysh Gas Field Central Processing Facilities 1 and 1A. No performance guarantees are required to be posted in relation to this contract.

Delivery of the Galkynysh Gas Field project, for state-owned Turkmengas, was one of the largest engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) projects delivered by Petrofac’s Engineering & Construction business unit. The contract to develop the world’s second largest gas field was awarded in 2009, and completed in 2013.

Located near Yoloten (Mary Province, Turkmenistan), the facilities Petrofac will now support, have an equal capacity of 10 BCMA which delivers 20 BCMA to the export pipeline. The gas field ensures revenue for Turkmenistan’s economy, as well as domestic energy supply.

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

“Petrofac has a proud history of working with Turkmengas. The expansion of our relationship is testament to our track record of delivering value to customers’ operations. Securing this contract further demonstrates our strategy to expand Asset Solutions’ geographic reach.

“We look forward to continued collaboration with Turkmengas, enhancing safe and reliable operations.”

Source: Petrofac

TechnipFMC Awarded to Deliver the First All-Electric iEPCI™ for CCS Project

TechnipFMC has been selected to deliver the first all-electric integrated project by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), a joint venture between bp, Equinor, and TotalEnergies. The NEP is building carbon dioxide transportation and storage infrastructure for carbon capture projects in the United Kingdom’s East Coast Cluster.

TechnipFMC will use its integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) execution model to deliver this project. The Company’s all-electric solution will collect and feed the pressurized gas into an aquifer for permanent storage. 

This contract covers the supply and installation of an all-electric subsea system, including manifolds, umbilicals, and pipe.

An all-electric system drives simplification of the field design, enabling the reduction of infrastructure and installation time through the removal of hydraulic components and simplified umbilicals. The technology also enables the development of projects over long distances.

Luana Duffé, Executive Vice President, New Energy at TechnipFMC, commented: “This is a significant milestone for both our company and industry. Using proprietary CO2.0® technology, we have extended our Subsea 2.0® platform with the development of the industry’s first all-electric system for carbon transportation and storage. With this award, we are demonstrating how the competencies established in traditional energies are at the very core of the energy transition.”

The NEP project will leverage TechnipFMC’s strong local presence across the UK. The full contract award is subject to the receipt of regulatory clearances and final investment decision, expected in late 2024.

Source: TechnipFMC

Saipem has signed a LOI for the development of CO2 offshore transportation & storage facilities in the UK

Saipem has signed a Letter of Intent, received by the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), a joint venture between the operator bp, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), a joint venture between bp and Equinor, stating that the company has been selected for the award of the NEP and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT) projects. The two projects are related to the development of CO2 offshore transportation and storage facilities to the East Coast Cluster in the United Kingdom.

The final award to Saipem is subject to the receipt of relevant regulatory clearances and positive Final Investment Decisions (FID) by the projects and UK government, planned for September 2024 or earlier.

Saipem’s scope of work covers the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation of a 28” and approximately 145 Km offshore pipeline with associated landfalls and onshore outlet facilities for the NEP project, and the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation of the water outfall for the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZTP) project.

The pipeline offshore operations will be performed by Saipem’s flagship vessel Castorone, and the nearshore operations will be performed by the Saipem’s shallow water pipelay Castoro 10.

When completed, the Projects will serve the East Coast Cluster in Teesside with the transportation and storage of around 4 million tonnes of CO2 per year from 2027.

This letter of intent consolidates Saipem positioning in the low and zero carbon segments, thanks to a unique combination of engineering and technology know-how, competencies and assets along the whole Carbon Capture and Storage value chain.

Alessandro Puliti, Chief Executive Officer, Saipem said: “We are extremely proud to be the selected contractor for the offshore CO2 pipelines and associated facilities of NEP and NZT contracts. Saipem is fully committed to provide the best competences and its flagship vessel Castorone to support NEP and NZTP partnerships and contribute to the realization of the first zero-carbon industrial hub in the North-East of England and the achievement of the UK’s Net Zero targets”.

Source: Saipem

KBR Awarded Project Management Contract for Sonangol’s New Lobito Refinery Project

KBR announced it has been awarded a project management contract by Sonangol for the design and construction of a new 200,000bpd refinery in Lobito, Angola. 

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide services encompassing the project management of engineering, procurement and construction phase execution. The Lobito Refinery Project is one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in the region and will contribute to Angola’s energy independence. The project will also contribute to significant job creation and economic development of this region. Upon completing the Lobito Refinery Project, Angola is expected to have a 200% increase in the capacity to produce fuel products within the country in an efficient and sustainably improved approach.

This award further extends the more than twenty-year long partnership between KBR and Sonangol in the development of essential natural resources in Angola. KBR completed the FEED phase of the project earlier in 2023, providing a cost competitive design that met Sonangol’s business objectives while meeting the advanced emission standards required in the industry. In line with our strategy in energy transition to provide more environmentally friendly solutions, KBR’s FEED design also meets 2030 African and European Product Specifications with river water consumption and waste-water treatment requirements reduced by 30% as a result of KBR’s innovation in the refinery’s cooling system design.

“We are excited to be a part of this important project and to continue to grow and maintain a substantial presence in the region,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, Sustainable Technology Solutions. “This win is indicative of KBR’s strategic commitment to offer differentiated technical services that support Angola’s sustainable development goals.”

For more than 100 years, KBR has provided holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. Our leading experts have helped design and deliver world-class refinery and petrochemical plants across the globe. 

Source: KBR

Equinor awards KCA Deutag over $450 million of drilling and maintenance contracts

KCA Deutag, a leading drilling, engineering and technology partner, has secured new contracts and extensions worth a total value in excess of $450 million from Equinor in Norway.

In addition to a four-year extension for their existing contract scope covering five platforms across the Oseberg and Kvitebjørn fields, KCA Deutag has also been awarded additional work to deliver drilling, maintenance and engineering services to a further two platforms.

The additional scope, covering the Njord and Heidrun platforms significantly strengthens KCA Deutag’s presence in the Norwegian North Sea where the company also has a separate agreement with Equinor for the management, operation and maintenance of the Askepott and Askeladden Cat J jack-up rigs.

Ole Maier, President of Offshore, commented: “This award of an additional scope as well as a contract extension underscores the strong performance of our teams in Norway and our dedication to delivering innovative solutions and technology that improve the efficiency and safety of Equinor’s operations.

“We look forward to the continuation of our successful collaboration with Equinor as we collectively strive to ensure a safe and sustainable energy future.”

Source: KCA Deutag

ADNOC Issues Early EPC Award for Ruwais LNG Project

ADNOC announced that it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) for early engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities to a joint venture, led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and National Petroleum Construction Company PJSC for its low-carbon liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

With the Final Investment Decision (FID) expected this year, the Ruwais LNG project is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa region to run on clean power, making it one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants in the world. 

Fatema Al Nuaimi, Executive Vice President, Downstream Business Management at ADNOC, said: The Ruwais LNG project will reinforce ADNOC’s position as a reliable global natural gas supplier, underscoring its pivotal role and contribution to global energy security. The project is set to significantly contribute to the Al Dhafra region’s economy by boosting the local industrial ecosystem, attracting further investments and creating a vital energy trade gateway in Al Ruwais Industrial City.”

Once completed, the project will consist of two 4.8 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6mmtpa, and is set to more than double ADNOC’s LNG production capacity, from 6mmtpa to around 15mmtpa.

Natural gas is a key transition fuel and the low-carbon LNG project in Al Ruwais Industrial City underscores ADNOC’s commitment to decarbonization, sustainability and innovation. 

Source: ADNOC

Worley has been Awarded Services Contracts by Shell for 200-MW Hydrogen Project in Netherlands

Worley has been awarded services contracts by Shell supporting the delivery of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen project located in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

The contracts continue the close collaboration between Shell and Worley since late 2020, when we provided early engineering services for this project.

Under these contracts, Worley will provide detailed design and procurement, and construction management support services including the critical integration needed with key vendors and other assets such as offshore wind, pipelines, electrical grids and the refinery.

The 200MW electrolyzer will be powered by renewable energy from an offshore wind farm that is currently under development. Once complete, HH1 will be the largest commercial renewable hydrogen production facility in Europe. It will produce around 60,000 kg of hydrogen per day, enough to keep 2,300 hydrogen trucks rolling.

The renewable hydrogen produced will initially be used at Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam to partially decarbonize the production of fossil fuels and support the industrial use of hydrogen in the heavy transportation industry.

Work will be based in our office in The Hague and supported by our Global Integrated Delivery team in Mumbai. It will also leverage our global hydrogen subject matter experts and capabilities.

Mark Trueman, Group President and Shell Account Executive Sponsor said, “The Holland Hydrogen 1 project showcases the critical partnership between our companies required to develop innovative large-scale renewable hydrogen infrastructure. We appreciate Shell’s confidence and are committed to working with Shell and the other key vendors to deliver this important project.”

Source: Worley

Air Liquide and Vopak Sign MoU to Develop Ammonia & Hydrogen Distribution Facility in Singapore

Air Liquide and Vopak have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development and operation of infrastructure for ammonia import, cracking and hydrogen distribution in Singapore. 

Ammonia is considered as one of the low-carbon fuels for power generation and the maritime industry. As a hydrogen carrier, it is one of the most efficient ways to store and transport hydrogen. Leveraging on an established global supply chain and infrastructure for ammonia production, transportation and utilization, once transported, ammonia can be converted into hydrogen to contribute to the decarbonisation of industry and mobility. 

As such, the parties will study and explore the joint development of low carbon ammonia supply chains in Singapore, including the potential development of ammonia cracking facilities, associated ammonia storage and handling infrastructure at Vopak’s Banyan terminal, and the distribution of low-carbon hydrogen through a hydrogen pipeline network. This collaboration aims to support  Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy, focusing at driving advanced hydrogen technologies with high commercial readiness to establish low-carbon hydrogen supply chains.

Zhang Xi, Southeast Asia Cluster Vice President, and Managing Director of Air Liquide Singapore said, “Air Liquide is committed to partnering with industry partners, such as Vopak, to offer innovative and sustainable solutions in support of Singapore’s decarbonisation efforts. Air Liquide’s industrial scale ammonia (NH3) cracking pilot plant is under construction in Belgium. We are proud to apply our expertise to crack low carbon ammonia into low-carbon hydrogen, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in industrial basins and hard to abate sectors, advancing towards a more sustainable future.”

Rob Boudestijn, President of Vopak Singapore said, “Hydrogen and ammonia have the potential to significantly contribute to Singapore’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. As Singapore gears up for receiving and handling ammonia for power generation and bunkering, cracking of ammonia into hydrogen presents an additional application to help the industry shift to lower carbon feedstock. We are excited about collaborating with Air Liquide to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of industrial ammonia cracking in Singapore.”

Source: VOPAK

Tecnimont awarded Petrochemical Contract by SONATRACH in Algeria worth $1.1 billion

MAIRE announced that its subsidiary Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions) has been awarded by SONATRACH through a tendering process an EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) contract for a new linear alkyl benzene (LAB) plant in the industrial zone of Skikda, located 350 km east of Algeria.

LAB is a cost-effective and biodegradable intermediate used in the production of household detergents, industrial cleaners and surfactants.

The contract value is approximately USD 1.1 billion. The scope of the project entails the implementation of a new LAB plant with a production capacity of 100,000 tons per year, and the associated utilities, offsites and interconnections with the existing facilities. The completion of the project is scheduled within 44 months from the contract’s effective date.

Alessandro Bernini, Chief Executive Officer of MAIRE Group, commented: “We are honored to consolidate our track-record with SONATRACH also in consideration of the strategic relationship between our two Countries in the current global energy supply scenario. This achievement further strengthens our footprint in Algeria and allows the valorization of the downstream petrochemical value chain, where we are the undisputed world leader.”

Source: MAIRE

Kalpataru Selected for EPC Contracts by Aramco for MGS‐3 Project

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), formerly Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited, one of the largest Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies listed in India, has announced that it has received Letter of Intent (LoI) from Saudi Arabia’s energy major, Aramco, for carrying out EPC work for three packages of the third expansion phase of the Master Gas System Network (MGS‐3) in Saudi Arabia. The EPC scope covers laying of over 800 kms of lateral gas pipeline. The exact contract value of the three packages will be confirmed upon contract execution.

The MGS‐3 aims to expand the existing gas network in order to provide gas supply to various industrial consumers in the region. This expansion of the gas network is expected to enhance the ability to meet the growing energy demand in Saudi Arabia and replace liquid fuel burning, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s drive towards a diverse energy mix. KPIL is delighted to be collaborating with Aramco towards supporting energy security and reliability.  

With roughly two decades of experience in cross‐country pipelines, processing facilities, refineries and fertilizer plants, KPIL has successfully commissioned over 10,000 kms of oil and gas and water pipelines and embraces best global practices in areas like project management, quality and health safety environment (HSE).  

Manish Mohnot, MD & CEO, said, “We are delighted and truly proud to be entrusted by Aramco to undertake EPC work for the MGS‐3 project. This is a sizable EPC order, representing a significant milestone and reaffirmation of global acknowledgement of our capabilities. KPIL is focused on strengthening its presence in the oil and gas market in the Middle East region over the past few years. This order serves as a resounding testament to our commitment to strengthen our presence acrossthe value chain in the global   oil and gas EPC business. Moreover, this large order will strengthen our order book profile and put our oil and gas business on a robust growth trajectory going forward. We are confident that once the project is completed, it will help support the energy transition in Saudi Arabia.”  

Source: KALPATARU PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Gas Arabian Services Secures $159M EPC Contract for Two Gas Pipeline Project in Saudi

Gas Arabian Services Company (GAS), a key provider of project management services for the energy sector, has secured two contracts worth SAR598 million ($159.3 million) from Saudi Power Procurement Company to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for two gas pipeline projects in the kingdom.

The first contract, worth SAR256.1 million, is for a gas pipeline project coming up in Taiba region of the kingdom, while the other contract worth SAR342 million is for the Qassim gas pipeline project, said GAS in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul.

The entire project work will be completed within a period of 22 months, it stated.

The financial impact of the project will likely appear in the year 2024 and 2025, it added.-TradeArabia News Service.

Source: ZAWYA

Masirah Oil Signs Jack-up Drilling Rig Contract in Yumna Field, Oman

Masirah Oil Limited announced the signing of a contract for the Energy Emerger jack-up drilling rig. The rig, operated by Northern Offshore Ltd, will perform a multi-well programme in the offshore Yumna Field in Block 50 Oman. The programme will consist of the drilling and completion of a new in-field well and the work-over of two existing production wells. The programme will commence in mid-March 2024.

Mr Mike Hopkinson, General Manager of MOL, said, “We are very appreciative of the support and assistance from the Oman Ministry of Energy and Minerals, enabling us to secure the rig in a tight supply environment.”

MOL is the Operator and holds a 100 per cent interest in Block 50 Oman.

Source: Masirah Oil Limited

Hyundai E&C Selected as Preferred Bidder for Large Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria

Hyundai E&C, credited with pioneering South Korea’s entry into the global nuclear power sector through the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in the UAE, has been named the preferred bidder for a significant nuclear power project in Bulgaria, signaling its return to the international markets after a hiatus of 15 years. It has been analyzed that the government’s renewed commitment to the revitalization of the nuclear power industry and its continued policy of support for the country’s transition to a nuclear powerhouse is showing tangible results.

Hyundai E&C announced that it has exclusively passed the pre-qualification (PQ) process for the new construction of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria and was granted the approval of the Bulgarian Parliament. Hyundai E&C was named the preferred bidder for the new construction of the Kozloduy NPP, a project to build two additional total 2,200 MW nuclear reactors at the Kozloduy NPP Complex, located about 200 kilometers north of the capital city of Sofia. The final selection of the contractor is expected in April, after negotiations with the project owner, Kozloduy NPP-New Builds (KNPP NB), are complete.

The Kozloduy NPP, responsible for producing one-third of Bulgaria’s electricity, stands as the nation’s inaugural nuclear power facility, established in 1969. Due to their age, Units 1 to 4 were decommissioned, while Units 5 and 6 continue to be in service, utilizing pressurized water reactors of Russian design. The upcoming Units 7 and 8 are set to be equipped with AP1000reactors, with an anticipated operational start by the year 2035.

Hyundai E&C emerged as the sole contractor to fulfill all the rigorous prequalification criteria in the tender, outperforming leading firms like Bechtel and Fluor, and uniquely received parliamentary approval, further affirming its position as a premier global nuclear power plant builder. This achievement is believed to attributable to the government’s initiative to revitalize the nuclear ecosystem and its continued backing for K-NPP, coupled with Hyundai E&C’s extensive construction experience, advanced technology, and robust financial standing.

In fact, Hyundai E&C won the main facility construction of Shin Hanul Units 3 and 4 Nuclear Power Plant, which was reopened last year, continuing its overwhelming record of participating as the main contractor in 24 out of 36 large Korean NPPs at home and abroad, starting with Kori Unit 1, the country’s first nuclear power plant, and expanding to next-generation nuclear power projects such as SMRs after the 2022 U.S.-Korea Summit, as the partnership under the Korea- U.S. Clean Energy Alliance expands to include SMRs.

In addition, obtaining contracts for NPPs abroad will provide opportunities for domestic nuclear power companies to collectively penetrate the associated markets. Through the development of a varied supply system, it is expected to have a significant economic impact on the entire nuclear power sector, including job creation and production promotion.

“The selection as the preferred bidder for the Kozloduy NPP in Bulgaria will signal the renaissance of Korea’s nuclear power industry, which has been somewhat stagnant due to the country’s nuclear phase-out policy,” said a Hyundai E&C official. “Especially in the European market, as the positive trend toward nuclear power is gaining momentum from Green Taxonomy to the Net- Zero Industry Act (NZIA), large-scale orders are expected, so we will strive to deliver more orders through diverse channels, not to mention our participation in Team Korea.

Meanwhile, Hyundai E&C is leading the way in strengthening the status of K-NPPs by expanding its global footprint in the entire nuclear lifecycle, including SMRs, nuclear decommissioning, and spent fuel facilities, in addition to large-scale NPPs, by signing an exclusive agreement with US nuclear power company Holtec International and becoming the first Korean builder to begin designing the first SMR unit in the US.

Source: Hyundai E&C

Aramco Signs Procurement Agreements Worth $6 billion

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, advanced its strategic localization program by signing 40 corporate procurement agreements worth $6 billion with suppliers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

The agreements aim to strengthen Aramco’s domestic supply chain ecosystem, contributing to the Company’s resilience, reliability and ability to meet the evolving needs of its customers. They also provide suppliers with long-term visibility of demand, enabling them to capture future growth and advance localization efforts.

In addition, they contribute to achieving the objectives of Aramco’s iktva program, the Company’s flagship initiative that aims to drive the growth of a vibrant economy, and create new opportunities for Saudi nationals. 

Wail Al Jaafari, Aramco Executive Vice President of Technical Services, said: “The 40 new agreements signed today are expected to contribute to the domestic value chain, and further enhance the ecosystem that Aramco is helping to build. These agreements move us towards a more prosperous, diverse and resilient supply chain, which will help ensure business continuity. They also represent a key milestone on our iktva journey, and provide our partners an opportunity to benefit from a dynamic and increasingly diversified operating environment.” 

Covering a variety of sectors, the new corporate procurement agreements span the supply of a range of products comprising strategic commodities, such as instrumentation, and electrical and drilling equipment. In addition, Aramco signed two Memoranda of Understanding with strategic partners to collaborate on localization and supply chain development.

Source: Aramco

JAPEX, JGC, and “K” LINE Sign a Storage Site Agreement with PETRONAS and PETROS for the CCS Project in Malaysia

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) (hereinafter referred collectively as the “Japan Consortium (JC)”) have agreed and signed the Storage Site Agreement (“SSA”) with PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV) and PETROLEUM Sarawak BERHAD (PETROS) for the M3 depleted field in offshore Sarawak, Malaysia on 26th February 2024.

The SSA not only enables the feasibility studies of the CO2 storage sites starting with the M3 depleted field (M3 CCS Project), but also the planning of relevant CO2 storage site development, including onshore terminals and transportation pipelines, as well as assessment of its techno-commercial feasibility.

This collaboration represents a significant advancement in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Malaysia and Japan.

The signatories of the SSA were PETROS Senior Vice President, Sarawak Resource Management Nazrin Banu Shaikh S. Ahmad; PETRONAS CCS Ventures Chief Executive Officer Emry Hisham Yusoff; JAPEX Managing Executive Officer and President of Overseas Business Division II, YAMADA Tomomi; JGC Senior Executive Officer, Technology Commercialization Officer, AIKA Masahiro; and ”K”LINE Managing Executive Officer, Carbon-Neutral Promotion, KANAMORI Satoshi.

Nazrin said, “As the Resource Manager in Sarawak, this step forward signifies our commitment as Sarawak’s economic growth engine leveraging as an enabler. This is the first project for the industry and the impetus to more low-carbon solution projects. We also express our gratitude for the strong support from PETRONAS CCS Ventures and the Japanese Consortium in participating in this project in Sarawak.”

Emry said, “This collaboration is not just a strategic move to unlock potential CCS opportunities in 2 / 3 Malaysia but necessary in addressing climate change as a collective action in achieving a low-carbon future. By securely storing captured CO2 underground, CCS plays a pivotal role in decarbonizing key industries, and it is hoped that this milestone will set an impetus for other CCS initiatives within Malaysia.” “This is in line with PETRONAS CCS Ventures “ commitment in accelerating Malaysia’s potential as a prominent regional hub for CCS. The company continues to undertake deliberate actions to accelerate the development of a sustainable energy portfolio that prioritizes responsible practices,” adds Emry.

YAMADA, representing the Japanese Consortium Parties said, “We are very proud to work with PETRONAS CCS Ventures and PETROS for this epochal project and believe that expertise of each company can make great contribution for realizing the CCS value chain centered on Sarawak aiming at the decarbonization of the APAC region, including Japan.”

By executing SSA for the CCS project in Malaysia, JAPEX, JGC, “K” LINE will contribute towards carbon neutrality in 2050, including the realization of a de-carbonized society in Asia targeted by the “Asia Energy Transition Initiative (AETI)”.

Source: JGC

Wood awarded detailed design for Denison Mines’ flagship Uranium project in Canada

Wood has been awarded a detailed design engineering contract by Denison Mines Corp for the flagship Phoenix In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining project planned in northern Canada, helping meet global demand for uranium.

The Phoenix deposit, part of the Wheeler River Project, owned jointly by Denison and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Ltd, is the largest undeveloped uranium mining project located in the eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region in Northern Saskatchewan.

Wood will design the uranium process plant, key infrastructure and communication systems, intending to design ways to accelerate production and optimize mineral processing. This award follows a feasibility study successfully conducted by Wood to evaluate the technical and economic viability of the ISR uranium mining operation for Phoenix.

Jim Shaughnessy, President of Minerals & Metals at Wood said: “We’re delighted to continue supporting Denison with the next phase of the Phoenix project. Wood’s involvement with the Phoenix feasibility study along with our industry-leading expertise in sustainable in-situ recovery techniques and decades of experience in uranium processing positions us as a valued partner in delivering detailed engineering design for Denison.”

Kevin Himbeault, Denison’s Vice President of Operations, commented: “In recognition of Wood’s performance leading the Phoenix feasibility study, we are pleased to announce the award of a detailed design engineering contract to Wood.

“Maintaining continuity through completion of the Phoenix feasibility study, front-end engineering design, and detailed design allows us to build on our combined knowledge and working relationship to deliver an engineering package that will ultimately support the construction and operation of the first ISR uranium mining operation in the Athabasca Basin.”

Detailed design will be delivered by Wood’s mineral processing design experts and is set to commence in 2024.

Source: WoodPlc

NEXTCHEM Awarded a Licensing and Equipment Supply Contract for a New Urea Plant in Egypt

MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its nitrogen technology licensor Stamicarbon, has been awarded a licensing and equipment supply contract for a state-of-the-art urea melt and granulation plant in Egypt for El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC). The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 1,050 metric tonnes per day of urea and will be located in an area 100 km southeast of Cairo.

The Stamicarbon’s technology selected by NCIC plays a pivotal role for the urea melt and granulation plant, especially in terms of process optimization, operational safety, enhancing yield and minimizing energy consumption. NCIC is one of the key players in the chemical and fertilizer industry in Egypt, embracing cutting-edge nitrogen technologies able to ensure superior product quality.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE CEO, commented: “This award is evidence of the reliability of our value proposition in offering nitrogen-based technology solutions worldwide. We are proud to contribute to NCIC’s industrial development plans in the fertilizer sector, thus consolidating our market leadership in licensing urea technology in Africa.”

Source: MAIRE

KT Kinetics Awarded €123 Million Worth EPC Contract by Eni for a Biorefinery Conversion Plant

MAIRE  announced that its subsidiary KT – Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions) has been awarded an EPC contract by Italian Energy company Eni to build a hydrogen production plant at Eni’s Livorno refinery. 

The value of the contract is €123 million, and the project is scheduled for completion in 2026.

The plant to be designed and built by KT will process natural gas and biogenic feedstocks to create hydrogen for the production of biofuels for mobility at the Livorno site processing various biogenic feedstocks, mainly waste such as cooking oils and animal fats, and residues from the agribusiness industry. In addition, the plant is designed so that a residual CO2 capture unit can be implemented at a later stage.

The construction of the new unit is part of Eni’s project to convert its Livorno plant into a biorefinery.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE CEO, commented, “We are proud of this important achievement with Eni. MAIRE confirms once again its role as a provider of innovative technologies and integrated engineering services, contributing to the decarbonization of transport through increasing biofuel production.”

Source: MAIRE

ACCIONA has been Selected by Water Corporation to Build new Alkimos Desalination Plant in Australia

An ACCIONA-led consortium has been selected as the preferred proponent by Water Corporation, the largest water utility in Western Australia, to design, build, operate and maintain the future Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) in Perth for ten years. The plant will have an initial (Stage 1) capacity of 150,000 m³ per day, with an additional 150,000 m³ per day, when required, under Stage 2.

The Stage 1 design and construct project is scheduled to deliver drinking water in 2028, as part of an overall Water Corporation program of works valued at AU$2.8 billion (€1,724 million) to secure drinking water to millions of Western Australians.

The project will be delivered as an alliance, comprising of Water Corporation, ACCIONA and Jacobs, and has safety and wellbeing at the forefront of delivery, as well as embedding sustainability in the design, delivery and operations of the plant.

The commissioning of ASDP – to be built within the Alkimos Water Precinct – will help the region manage the combination of declining rainfall and population growth. Since 1970, winter rainfall in southwest Western Australia has decreased by about 20 per cent while Perth’s population – currently 2.12 million – is expected to reach 2.9 million by 2031 and 3.5 million by 2050, making it Australia’s third largest city and significantly increasing the demand for drinking water.

Source: Acciona

Technip Energies has been awarded a FEED contract by Heidelberg Materials for its CCUS Project in Canada

Technip Energies announces it has been awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract by Heidelberg Materials North America for its Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project in Edmonton, Canada. This ground-breaking project will be the first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector.

The FEED contract covers the carbon capture technology for the Edmonton CCUS project. Powered by the Shell CANSOLV® CO2 capture system, the Technip Energies solution Canopy by T.ENTM, which will be the basis of the FEED study, offers cutting-edge performance based on regenerable amine technology.

This solution is part of Capture.Now, a strategic platform that brings under one umbrella all Technip Energies’ Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies and solutions needed to support customers on their decarbonization journey.

Christophe Malaurie, SVP of Decarbonization Solutions, Technip Energies, commented: “We are pleased to have been selected by Heidelberg Materials North America to provide the front-end engineering and design of this groundbreaking project in Canada. Leveraging our carbon capture solution powered by the Shell CANSOLV® CO2 capture system, we are committed to supporting the decarbonization of the cement industry and Heidelberg towards the production of net-zero cement.”

Joerg Nixdorf, Vice President Cement Operations, Northwest Region for Heidelberg Materials North America, stated: “We are excited to take this latest step in our journey to produce the world’s first net zero cement. With each milestone we come closer to realizing our vision of leading the decarbonization of the cement industry.”

Heidelberg Materials North America will be commissioning the world’s first net-zero cement plant at its Edmonton location by adding CCUS technology to an already state-of-the-art facility. The plant will eventually capture and store an estimated 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year, which is the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off the road annually. Subject to finalization of federal and provincial funding agreements, the company anticipates carbon capture to begin in late 2026.

Source: Technip Energies

TechnipFMC Awarded Substantial iEPCI™ Contract for Sparta Project

TechnipFMC has been awarded a substantial contract by Shell plc for the first integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) project to use high-pressure subsea production systems rated up to 20,000 psi (20K).

The Company will manufacture and install subsea production systems, umbilicals, risers, and flowlines for Shell’s Sparta development in the Gulf of Mexico. The tree systems will be Shell’s first to be qualified for 20K applications and are engineered to meet the high-pressure requirements of this greenfield development.

Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: “Sparta will combine our leading-edge subsea technology with our proven integrated execution model, iEPCI™, providing improved project economics. We are excited to be working with Shell on 20K technology.”

Source: TechnipFMC

ADNOC and BP Form Gas JV in Egypt

ADNOC and bp announced that they have agreed to form a new joint venture (JV) in Egypt. The JV (51% bp and 49% ADNOC) will combine the pair’s deep technical capabilities and proven track records as it aims to grow a highly competitive gas portfolio.

As part of the agreement, bp will contribute its interests in three development concessions, as well as exploration agreements, in Egypt to the new JV. ADNOC will make a proportionate cash contribution which can be used for future growth opportunities.

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Executive Director for Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth, said: “Today’s announcement with bp represents a significant step forward as ADNOC builds its international natural gas portfolio. This progressive joint venture partnership will enhance Egyptian energy security and the economic potential of the region’s most populous Arab country. Building on our long-standing strategic partnership with bp, ADNOC looks forward to continue exploring other opportunities as we collectively seek to decarbonize our operations and lead a just and equitable energy transition.”

bp’s William Lin, Executive Vice President of Regions, Corporates & Solutions, said: “This dynamic JV offers a platform for international growth that advances our longstanding and strategic partnership with ADNOC that spans over five decades. Together, we will build on the 60 years of safe and efficient operations of bp and its partners in Egypt, and continue to produce and deliver secure, lower-carbon energy in the form of natural gas to the country.”

Source: ADNOC

Technip Energies Awarded PDP for Proposed Post-Combustion Carbon Capture Project, UK

Technip Energies has been selected by Uniper to provide a Process Design Package (PDP) for the post-combustion carbon capture project at their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station on the Isle of Grain in Southeast  England, to potentially capture over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

The contract covers the process design for the CO2 capture, conditioning, liquefaction, and temporary storage facility. The PDP will also include the design information required to complete the final engineering of the plant.

Uniper’s plans focus on retrofitting post-combustion carbon capture technologyon up to three units of the existing 1,326MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant at Grain power station in the Southeast of England.The capturedCO2 would be transported by shipping, or pipeline, to permanent storage offshore in the seabed.

In this first phase, Technip Energies will provide a unique solution capable of being applied to each of the three gas turbines, leveraging the proven Shell CANSOLV® CO₂ Capture System, as well as Technip Energies licensing expertise and deep experience in project execution.

In the perspective of a mid-2020s final investment decision, the next step for Technip Energies, if selected, will be to provide the full front-end engineering design (FEED) package for the project.

Christophe Malaurie, SVP Decarbonization Solutions of Technip Energies, commented: “We are very energised to contribute to Uniper’s ambition to make their European power generation portfolio 80% carbon neutral by 2030. This ambitious project is leading the way of the UK’s national grid decarbonisation. By leveraging our capabilities in carbon capture projects and technology integration, we are committed to making this project a success, playing an active role in the journey towards a low-carbon future.”

Ian Rogers, Head of Asset Improvement and Making Net Zero Probable of Uniper, said: “The award of the PDP contract is a significant milestone in the development of our plans to decarbonise electricity production at one of the most efficient gas CCGT plants in our fleet – Grain power station. It would not only help meet Uniper’s ambitious strategy to generate more than 80 per cent of our installed power capacity from carbon free sources by 2030 but could also help to support the UK’s transition to a net zero future by removing millions of tonnes of COper year whilst continuing to provide flexible and reliable power to the national grid. We look forward to working with Technip Energies during this first phase of the design competition, to identify the most effective technology solutions to help deliver Uniper’s and the UK’s decarbonisation strategies.”

Nick Flinn, Vice President Decarbonisation Technologies, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, commented: “We are very proud to be providing Shell’s CANSOLV COcapture technology together with Technip Energies, for Uniper’s first CCS project in the UK. Shell’s CANSOLV COcapture technology has been in commercial operation at large-scale for over a decade, including a low-pressure application at SaskPower in Canada, where it is designed to capture up to 1 Mt/y of CO2.  Shell is excited to bring this experience, together with learnings from recent projects, to deliver an optimised design for this key project that will drive the UK towards its decarbonisation targets.”

Source: Technip Energies

Bilfinger Secures Major Contract from INEOS for Forties Pipeline System Maintenance

Bilfinger has been awarded a large-scale maintenance contract by INEOS FPS. The aim of the contract is to ensure the reliability of the critical Forties Pipeline System (FPS), which transports and processes oil and gas from the North Sea. The 3-year contract with an option of a further 2-year extension marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership that has existed for over a decade.

Under the agreement, Bilfinger will provide access, insulation, coating and fireproofing services for projects as well as maintenance work for both the onshore and offshore facilities of the 169-kilometer pipeline system. The contract, which took effect at the beginning of January 2024, will be executed by Bilfinger’s Maintenance and Insulation, Scaffolding and Corrosion Protection (ISP) business units. Around 130 Bilfinger employees will be on site every day to ensure efficient and comprehensive service delivery. INEOS will benefit from the strong regional presence and expertise of the executing business unit Bilfinger UK.

“Our ambition to be the number one partner in efficiency and sustainability, together with our longstanding investment in development of local personnel, positions us perfectly to support INEOS extend the life of the critical FPS infrastructure while minimizing its environmental impact,” says Sandy Bonner, President Engineering & Maintenance UK at Bilfinger. “In our longstanding partnership, we continue to share the commitment to continuously improve the effectiveness of maintenance and the efficiency of service delivery; continually improving asset reliability and meeting operational efficiency challenges.”

Since 1975, the FPS has been the vanguard of the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry – safely transporting and processing billions of barrels of crude oil from 85 offshore oil fields. Under INEOS ownership, the FPS has entered a new phase in its lifecycle to prolong the life of the system by at least 20 years supporting North Sea production into the 2040s, underwritten by a strategy with three key elements: Sustainability, Investment and Local Community.

To reach this 2040+ goal requires targeted investment in the infrastructure, critical to ensuring they are still operating efficiently, safely and sustainably for the next twenty years and beyond. In 2018 INEOS FPS announced a £500million strategic investment in the FPS to reconfigure the system, extend its life and continue to support North Sea oil and gas production, sustainably, into the long-term.

Bilfinger’s comprehensive services are supporting its customer in this mission. The company’s maintenance services not only optimize asset performance, but also sustainably extend the lifetime of the pipelines. In addition, by ensuring proper insulation and sealing, energy consumption is reduced and environmental impact is minimized.

“We look forward to continuing this collaboration. Bilfinger’s drive for continuous improvement and its ability to respond flexibly to our priorities and strategic objectives have been key contributors,” says Ewan MacAngus Operations Director of INEOS FPS.

As a strategic partner to the process industry, Bilfinger is a driving force in the industry’s transition to greater efficiency and sustainability in existing plants and new technologies. With more than 60 years of experience in the oil and gas industry the Group offers comprehensive services for the entire life cycle of onshore and offshore facilities from a single source.

Source: Bilfinger

Mitsubishi Power Receives Order for Uzbekistan’s Navoi 3 Power Plant Project

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order for one system of core equipment for a high-efficiency power generation facility, including a state-of-the-art M701JAC (J-series Air-Cooled) gas turbine, for the third facility planned to be built at the Navoi Power Plant (Navoi 3) by JSC Thermal Power Plants, the state electric power corporation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The planned system will comprise a gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) to generate 600 megawatts (MW) of electric power and 200 Gcal/h of heat. Commercial operation is scheduled to start in 2026. This is the third order received by Mitsubishi Power for GTCC equipment for the Navoi Power Plant.

The Navoi Power Plant is located approximately 360 km southwest of the capital of Tashkent. Mitsubishi Power had previously supplied GTCC power generation equipment for the nearby power plants Navoi 1 and Navoi 2, which started operations in 2013 and 2019, respectively. Navoi 3 will also utilize gas-fired GTCC power generation to supply electricity to the surrounding area, as well as industrial steam and district heating to the Navoi Free Economic Zone (Navoi FEZ).

In addition to supplying the gas and steam turbines, Mitsubishi Power will handle the design, procurement, manufacture, and commissioning of the core components of the power generation facilities and major auxiliary equipment, such as air-cooled condensers and gas compressors. The generator will be manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

Mitsubishi Power has received many orders for large-scale gas turbines in Uzbekistan, including state-of-the-art JAC and F series. This latest project is the 13th such order and the fifth for a JAC series gas turbine, giving Mitsubishi Power a market share of about 90% large-scale gas turbines in the country. In addition, the company supports the country’s diverse power and heating needs. This has included fulfilling a series of orders for H-25 small- and medium-sized gas turbines for a city-based distributed natural gas-fired cogeneration facility being constructed in Tashkent. Through its projects, Mitsubishi Power has contributed to the stable supply of electricity in Uzbekistan by maintaining high reliability through efficient maintenance services.

Going forward, Mitsubishi Power will continue to support the stable and efficient operation of the electric power business for the realization of energy transition in Uzbekistan. The company will make a concerted effort as a corporate group to further focus its resources into promoting the adoption of high-efficiency, environmentally friendly GTCC power generation equipment, and contributing to the stable supply of electric power indispensable to economic development worldwide, and helping to achieve a sustainable, decarbonized world.

Source: Mitsubishi Power

Worley & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been Awarded the FEED Contract for a Carbon Capture Facility in UK

Worley in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group has been awarded the front end engineering and design (FEED) services.

It is first of its kind in the UK, the project will support the development of a ground breaking carbon capture facility at Heidelberg Materials’ cement works in Padeswood, North Wales, UK.

The FEED contract comes after previously working with MHI Group on several carbon capture projects, including the pre-FEED for the Padeswood project.

The FEED project stage will support Heidelberg Materials UK with securing UK government approval, achieving a positive final investment decision and enabling the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) stage to commence in the first quarter of 2025.

Work will be carried out by our teams in London, Manchester, Aberdeen and Glasgow. With further support from our global team of carbon capture experts.

The Padeswood project has been selected as a Track 1 capture project by the UK Government and is a key establishing project within the HyNet industrial cluster. Once operational, it is anticipated to capture up to 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, the equivalent of taking 320,000 cars off the road. The project aims to play a crucial role in the decarbonization efforts of the UK cement industry.

Simon Willis, CEO, Heidelberg Materials UK, said: “This is a decisive next step in our plans to install carbon capture technology at our Padeswood cement works. Once operational, it will provide net zero building materials for major projects across the country, enabling us to help decarbonize the construction industry and meet our ambition to become a net zero business.”

“Securing this contract is not only testament to the strength of our relationships with Heidelberg Materials UK and MHI but also reflects our execution of the pre-FEED and our team’s expertise in delivering FEED services for first of a kind CCUS facilities. Padeswood is a landmark project in the UK’s decarbonization strategy and aligns with our commitment to making sustainable transformation a reality,” says Marino Barbi, Senior Vice President, UK.

Source: Worley

Aker Solutions awarded FEED for Celsio’s CCS Terminal at the port of Oslo

Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by Hafslund Oslo Celsio (Celsio) to develop the CO2 terminal for intermediate storage and export to ship at the port of Oslo, Norway.

The FEED award follows Celsio’s cost reduction initiative for the Oslo CCS project and will serve the capture plant at the Celsio waste-to-energy plant at Klemetsrud with a transitional CO2 storage facility at the port of Oslo for loading to ship and transporting the captured CO2 to the Northern Lights terminal at Øygarden on the west coast of Norway.

Celsio’s waste incineration plant emits a significant proportion of the city’s total CO2 emissions. The Celsio CCS project and the Northern Lights storage are part of Longship, the Norwegian Government’s carbon capture and storage project, which will also include CO2 captured at Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Brevik, where the carbon capture plant is delivered by Aker Carbon Capture and Aker Solutions.

In November 2023, Aker Solutions and Aker Carbon Capture were awarded a FEED contract by Celsio to develop carbon capture at the waste-to-energy facility at Klemetsrud.

“At Aker Solutions, we have a growing track record in supporting our customers across the entire CCS value chain. From capture and transportation to permanent storage, we provide innovative solutions and work with leading partners to support CCS developments across the globe. We are committed to build on this expertise and further strengthen our relationship with Celsio. We are proud to have engineered a cost efficient and effective layout which enabled Celsio to proceed with the next phase of this landmark development,” said Henrik Inadomi, executive vice president, new energies at Aker Solutions.

“We are pleased to have Aker Solutions on board for the second phase of the FEED for our carbon capture project. Today’s announcement is a significant decision regarding transportation of our future captured CO2. However, it is not smooth sailing towards a new investment decision. We are still depending on improved framework conditions and income potential before the realization of carbon capture in Oslo,” says Knut Inderhaug, Managing Director at Hafslund Oslo Celsio.

Since April 2023, the Celsio carbon capture project has been through a cost reduction phase after the previous project cost estimate exceeded the investment budget. As part of the cost reduction phase, new vendors were brought in to present alternative solutions that could lower costs. Based on the concept study conducted, Aker Solutions were selected to perform a FEED for the CO2 terminal at Oslo port, with the framework for a possible EPCIC. 

Celsio’s waste-to-energy facility at Klemetsrud treats household waste, and waste from industry and enterprises. The waste treated at the facility consists of approximately 50 percent biogenic CO2, which creates the possibility to deliver negative emissions. The carbon capture project can provide unique learnings for the European waste-to-energy industry, which includes close to 20 facilities in Norway and around 500 similar facilities across Europe.

Source: Aker Solutions

L&T Wins EPCC Contract for Hydrocarbon Business

The Hydrocarbon vertical (L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – LTEH) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has recently secured a large onshore project from IndianOil Adani Ventures Limited.

The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of Offsite Tankages, Bullets and other associated facilities on Lump Sum Turnkey basis.

LTEH is executing four prestigious projects under IOCL’s P-25 expansion programme. The earlier awarded projects under program-25 include Residue Hydro Cracker Unit (RHCU), Diesel Hydrotreater (DHDT) and Reactor Regenerator Package (RR).

Organised under Offshore, Onshore EPC, Modular Fabrication, Advanced Value Engineering & Technology (AdVENT), and Offshore Wind Farm Business Groups, LTEH offers integrated design-to-build solutions across the hydrocarbon sector to domestic and international customers. With over three decades of rich experience, LTEH has been setting global benchmarks in all aspects of project management, corporate governance, quality, health safety environment (HSE) and operational excellence.

Source: Larsen & Toubro

Tecnimont Awarded a Feed For an Integrated Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant in Portugal

MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announces that Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions) has been awarded a FEED contract by MadoquaPower2X to develop an integrated green hydrogen and green ammonia plant located in the industrial zone of Sines, Portugal. MadoquaPower2x is a consortium comprised of Madoqua Renewables, Power2X, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund.

The project involves the production of green hydrogen using alkaline-water electrolyzer technology and the production of green ammonia through the Haber-Bosch process. Green ammonia will be transported by pipeline to the Port of Sines and loaded for export and/or used as maritime fuel.

Tecnimont’s scope of work entails the design of the electrolyzers’ integration, air separation unit for nitrogen production, ammonia production plant, as well as storage and ship loading facilities. As part of the agreement, Tecnimont will also submit an Engineering, Procurement and Construction proposal for the construction activities of the plant. The Final Notice to Proceed is expected by 22 March 2024.

This award follows a PRE-FEED carried out by NextChem Tech, MAIRE’s Sustainable Technology Solutions subsidiary and is further proof of the synergies and cross-fertilization at the base of MAIRE’s positioning as a leading Integrated Technology and E&C solutions provider. As such, Tecnimont will provide its EPC expertise leveraging on NextChem Tech’s technological competences for hydrogen production and storage.

MadoquaPower2X will use renewable energy generated by solar and wind assets under development in Portugal and up to 500 MWs of electrolysis capacity to produce up to 1,200 MTPD of green ammonia. It will be the first facility in Sines, the largest industrial and logistic hub in the Iberian Peninsula, to produce clean energy at an industrial scale and with the highest environmental and safety standards. The project is geared towards the set-up of an export energy carrier value chain between the Port of Sines (Portugal) and Northwestern European Hub.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE CEO, commented: “The synergic approach among our Group’s companies is the key success factor of MAIRE’s value proposition. This award shows the Group’s strength in the green hydrogen and ammonia production segment, which helps supporting the transition to a clean energy system”.

Source: Maire Tecnimont

McDermott Secures Two EPCIC Contracts for North Oil Company’s Ruya Development Project

McDermott has been awarded two contracts from North Oil Company (NOC) to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCIC) for packages 11 and 13 of the Ruya Development Project, as part of the expansion of the Al-Shaheen field, Qatar’s largest oil field.

The Package 11 mega* contract scope, awarded to a consortium of McDermott and Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan (QMW), includes installation of nine satellite wellhead platforms and jackets in two offshore campaigns. The Package 13 substantial* contract, awarded to a consortium of McDermott and Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI), is for EPCIC of one 25,000 metric ton central processing platform, flare platform and bridges.

“These awards build on our successful execution of the front-end engineering design (FEED) project—one of the largest FEEDs in McDermott’s 100-year history—completed in just over 12 months,” said Mike Sutherland, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Offshore Middle East. “We will continue to earn the confidence of QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies by delivering strategically significant energy infrastructure projects in the Middle East.”

“We have been on this journey with NOC since our Doha operating center started the pre-FEED in 2021,” said Neil Gunnion, Qatar Country Manager and Vice President, Operations. “This team of experts will now lead the execution of EPCIC work, leveraging their robust experience and in-depth knowledge of Qatar’s offshore sector for the successful expansion of the Al-Shaheen field.”

McDermott defines a mega contract as being over USD 1.5 billion, and a substantial contract as being between USD $500 and $750 million.

Source: McDermott 

Technip Energies Wins FEED Contract for Harbour Energy’s New Viking CCS Project in the UK

Technip Energies has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the Viking CCS project, the Humber-based COtransportation and storage network led by Harbour Energy, together with partner bp.

Located in the Humber, the most industrialised area of the UK with its biggest source of CO2emissions, the project is expected to play a pivotal role in creating a globally leading CCS sector in the UK, contributing to the Government’s target for net zero emissions by 2050.

The Viking CCS initiative is a project focused on the transportation and storage of the captured COinto the depleted Viking gas fields. The project aims to reduce UK emissions by 10 million tonnes annually by 2030, increasing to 15 million tonnes per year by 2035.

Technip Energies, supported by its subsidiary Genesis, will provide FEED services for the CO2 transportation system, including the COhandling station, onshore and offshore pipeline, and a NPAI (Not Permanently Attended Installation) platform.

Charles Cessot, SVP T.EN X – Consulting and Products of Technip Energies, commented: “We are proud to be supporting the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future. Our involvement in the Viking CCS project will help reduce the UK’s carbon emissions and emphasises our commitment to sustainable energy solutions. We are excited to collaborate with Harbour Energy and contribute our expertise in FEED services to this initiative.”

Harbour Energy’s Viking CCS Project Director Graeme Davies said: “We’re delighted to be working with Technip Energies to help deliver another important milestone for the Viking CCS project. The Humber region has long been a global leader in the energy sector, and Viking CCS will help to protect around 20,000 jobs in local industries, while also creating up to 10,000 jobs during construction across all Cluster projects.”

Jim Todd, bp JV Manager for Viking CCS, said: “After three years in development, the Viking CCS project is now entering the FEED phase. This is a significant step in the journey of any project, and we are excited to welcome Technip Energies as the FEED contractor, paving the way for large-scale CCS in the South Humber and North Lincolnshire region.”

Source: Technip Energies

Qatarenergy has announced the award Of $6 Billion EPC contracts for offshore Al-Shaheen Field

QatarEnergy has announced the award of the four main Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) contract packages related to the next development phase of the offshore Al-Shaheen field (Qatar’s largest oil field) to increase production by about 100,000 barrels of oil per day (BPD).

The award is part of Project Ru’ya (vision in Arabic), which is the third phase of Al-Shaheen’s development since North Oil Company, a joint venture between QatarEnergy (70%) and TotalEnergies (30%), took over the field’s operation in July 2017. Project Ru’ya, which will develop more than 550 million barrels of oil, will be executed over a period of 5 years with first oil expected in 2027. The project includes the drilling of more than 200 wells and the installation of a new centralized process complex, nine remote wellhead platforms, and associated pipelines.

The four EPC packages, with varying scopes of work, valued in total at more than six billion dollars, comprise:

(i) The EPC package for 9 wellhead platforms valued at about $2.1 billion and awarded to a consortium of McDermott Middle East Inc. and Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan Offshore Engineering Co.

(ii) The EPC package for a Central Processing Platform valued at about $1.9 billion and awarded to a consortium of McDermott Middle East Inc. and Hyundai Heavy Industries.

(iii) The EPC package for a riser platform valued at about $1.3 billion and awarded to Larsen & Toubro Limited.

(iv) The EPC package for subsea pipelines and cables valued at about $900 million and awarded to China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC).

His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, welcomed the award of the contract packages as an important milestone in the development of the State of Qatar’s largest oil field. His Excellency said: “By awarding these contracts, we are taking an important step towards realizing the full potential of Al-Shaheen filed, which produces around half of Qatar’s crude oil.

”His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi added: “I would like to thank North Oil Company and our longtime strategic partner TotalEnergies for their great efforts towards unlocking the true potential of Qatar’s hydrocarbon resources and maximizing value from Al-Shaheen field through the implementation of world-class development and operational excellence programs.

”Al-Shaheen field is located 80 kilometres offshore Qatar and is among the world’s largest in terms of “oil in place”. The field commenced commercial production in 1994 and underwent significant development to reach an oil production rate of 300,000 bpd in 2007.

Source: QatarEnergy

L&T Construction Wins a Mega EPC Order for establishing Largest Renewable Generation Plant in UAE

The Renewable EPC arm of Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution business has been chosen as the turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractor to establish a 1800 MWac Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The project is the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This plant will reduce around 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Spread over 20 sq km, the project will become operational in three phases. In addition to the Photovoltaic plant, the scope includes related evacuation and interconnection arrangements including two Gas Insulated Substations, high voltage underground cabling and medium voltage distribution networks.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed the Power Purchase Agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to develop the project. DEWA will retain a 60% stake in the project and be the sole off-taker of the power generated from the plant.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. It has a planned production capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030 and when completed, it will save over 6.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The Solar Park is a crucial component in both the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and DEWA’s strategic initiative for Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Commenting on the development Mr. T. Madhava Das, Whole-Time Director & Sr. Executive Vice President (Utilities), Larsen & Toubro said, “We thank Masdar and DEWA, who are our longstanding customers, for their support in this project. We are committed to bringing in our innovative renewable energy solutions and project management expertise to speed up energy transition in the region which is pursuing economic development combined with sustainable practices”.

Source: Larsen & Toubro

Doosan Enerbility Wins Order for 380MW Ultra-Large Gas Turbine Project

Doosan Enerbility is winning a growing number of new orders for its gas turbines which were developed using homegrown technology, leading to solidification of its leadership position in the Korean domestic gas turbine market.

Doosan Enerbility announced that it had signed a supplier agreement valued to be approximately KRW 280 billion with Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) to supply the main components for the Andong Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit 2. In attendance at the signing ceremony, which was held at the InterContinental Seoul, were key figures from both companies including Seung Woo Lee, President & CEO of KOSPO, and Yeonin Jung, Vice Chairman & COO of Doosan Enerbility.

The Andong Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit 2, which is set to have a capacity of 569MW, is slated to be built by December 2026 in Pungsan-eup of North Gyeongsang Province’s Andong City.  Doosan Enerbility will be supplying a 380MW H-class* ultra-large** gas turbine that was developed using homegrown technology, as well as a steam turbine and heat recovery steam generator(HRSG).*  High-efficiency turbine model with a turbine inlet temperature in the range of 1500℃ or higher** Gas turbines can be categorized by its generation capacity into small-size (20~99.9MW), mid-size (100~214.9MW), large-size (215~299.9MW) and ultra-large (300MW+) turbines (Source: McCoy Report)

With the specific aim of promoting the Korean gas turbine industry, Doosan Enerbility has been engaged in a close partnership with KOSPO, which currently operates the largest number of gas turbines in Korea.  Since 2018, the two companies have been jointly carrying out a project aimed at developing the hot components of F-class* gas turbines, with plans to execute a demonstration project at the Busan Combined Cycle Power Plant. Moreover, in 2022, Doosan had signed a contract to perform lifetime extension work on Busan Combined Cycle Power Plant’s gas turbine rotors and has also been participating in a state-led project for developing a 50% hydrogen co-fired, F-class gas turbine since last year as part of the carbon reduction efforts.* Turbine model with an inlet temperature in the range of approximately 1300~1400℃

“We find it truly meaningful to be embarking on this endeavor to expand the market for locally-developed gas turbines together with KOSPO, a company that has long worked at enhancing the competitiveness of Korea’s gas turbines,” said Yeonin Jung, Doosan Enerbility’s Vice-Chairman & COO.  “We plan to widen the scope of our partnership into the area of long-term services for gas turbines to raise the overall competency of Korea’s gas turbine sector and actively target the global market.”

In 2019, Doosan Enerbility succeeded in locally manufacturing a large-size industrial gas turbine for power generation, after which the first locally-built gas turbine was delivered to the Gimpo Combined Heat & Power Plant operated by Korea Western Power (KOWEPO). Doosan had also signed a supplier agreement last year to supply a 380MW Korean-standard gas-fired combined cycle gas turbine model, which was jointly developed with some 340 partners in the local industry-academia-research sectors as a state-led project, to Korea Midland Power(KOMIPO)’s Boryeong New Combined Cycle Power Plant. In addition, development is also underway on a 400MW ultra-large 100% hydrogen-fueled gas turbine, with the target deadline being set as 2027.

Source: Doosan Enerbility

L&T Heavy Engineering Wins Multiple Orders in Domestic and International Markets

L&T Heavy Engineering (HE)’s Modification, Revamp, and Upgrade (MRU) business segment has bagged a significant order from a key oil and gas customer in KSA for their important debottlenecking project. For the last couple of years, MRU business has concentrated on Middle East opportunities and this order is an important milestone for MRU business in the Middle East.  

In another development, the business has also been successful in winning DCU Revamp Project from one of the leading refineries in the domestic market. MRU team has also won the Coke Drum critical repair project from IOCL Gujarat Refinery. These orders reflect the customers’ faith in L&T HE’s technical capability, reliability, and commitment.

In the Process Plant Equipment overseas market, L&T HE has secured orders for several critical equipment which include 2 EO Reactors from a leading global chemical company in Thailand, Cr-Mo-V Reactors for an oil project in KSA, Large Stainless-Steel Column for NGL project in Australia and Heat Exchanger from a leading industry player in USA.

On the domestic front L&T HE received orders to manufacture VGO Reactor, Critical Cr-Mo-V Reactor, and proprietary design high pressure Heat Exchangers for a refinery project. The business also secured an order for Carbamate Condenser from RCF Mumbai for their Urea Plant.  

All the orders were won against stiff international competition, demonstrating L&T HE’s competitiveness and track record of on-time delivery and reliable performance. 

Source: Larsen & Toubro

Hitachi Zosen Inova to Deliver Two New Renewable Gas Projects for the UK

Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (Switzerland, hereafter “HZI”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi Zosen Corporation and engaged in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of Waste-to-Energy plants and renewable gas plants, has received two orders to enhance the functionality of existing biogas plants in the UK, including equipment for biomethane production, liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2), etc. The biogas plants are owned by Bio Capital Ltd. (UK, hereafter “Bio Capital”), which operates many anaerobic digestion plants in the UK. Including a previous order for another biogas plant-related equipment last September, the total number of orders received from Bio Capital is three now.

This time, two projects are awarded for biogas plants in East London and Norfolk in the east of England. For East London Biogas, HZI will deliver a gas upgrading unit (equipment to separate CO2 from biogas and produce highly purified biomethane). For a plant in Norfolk, HZI will deliver a CO2 liquefaction system. Besides, for the previous order awarded last September for Granville Eco Park in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, HZI will also deliver a CO2 liquefaction facility. For all three projects, HZI will be responsible for the engineering and procurement.

Each plant has been producing renewable gas or electricity and fertilizers from food waste. The biogas upgrading plants can produce highly purified biomethane. The CO2 separated in the upgrading process will be used by the food industry in the UK. East London Biogas plant for which HZI will deliver new equipment ©Bio Capital Ltd.

Enhancement of HZI’s business in these areas will meet the growing demand for biogas and biomethane in Europe, reduce the emissions of climate-damaging CO2, and contribute to the longterm supply of renewable energy.

Hitachi Zosen Group, under its medium-term management plan “Forward 25”, plans to invest approximately JPY75 billion to expand its biogas and other businesses. The above-mentioned orders are part of this initiative. We will continue to contribute to the realization of the circular economy by utilizing the biogas and biomethane-related technologies.

Source: Hitachi Zosen Corporation

Equinor awarded 39 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf

Equinor was awarded 18 production licences in the North Sea, 13 in the Norwegian Sea, and 8 in the Barents Sea. Equinor is the operator of 14 of the awarded licenses, and a partner in 25.

“We are pleased with the award. These licences give Equinor and our partners new opportunities to further develop the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) as an energy province. We are familiar with the geology and confident that we will make new discoveries,” says Jez Averty, Equinor’s senior vice president for subsurface, the Norwegian continental shelf.

Continued active exploration is necessary in order to reduce the production decline that will occur on the NCS. Phasing in oil and gas from new discoveries will secure long-term activity and contribute to energy security in the European and UK energy transition,” Averty says.

In Norway, Equinor is the operator of 35 offshore platforms with low production emissions, and processing and export infrastructures that have largely been paid off. Infrastructure-led discoveries can be rapidly developed, at low cost, and with low greenhouse gas emissions from production and transportation.

“We are modernising the infrastructure on the NCS with an eye to the energy transition. Based on our plans for electrification and continued cuts in our own greenhouse gas emissions, the production from new discoveries in brownfield areas will not increase our production and transportation emissions. For discoveries that will require new development solutions, we will aim at technological solutions with low emissions. Equinor’s energy transition plan, committed to cutting emissions in line with the Paris Agreement, also includes phasing in production from new discoveries,” says Averty.

The authorities increased this year’s round of awards by 92 blocks in the northwest of the Norwegian Sea and west of the Barents Sea.

“Equinor’s Snøhvit Future and Johan Castberg projects are underdevelopment in the North. We now focus on exploration to uncover the potential for gas in the Barents Sea, working closely with Vår Energi and Aker BP to explore as much as possible with good rig utilisation,” adds Averty.

Source: Equinor 

Técnicas Reunidas & Sinopec awarded two contracts worth $3.3 billion by Saudi Aramco



Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest energy companies, has awarded a joint venture formed by the Spanish company Técnicas Reunidas and the Chinese Sinopec Engineering Group the development of new Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) fractionation facilities in Saudi Arabia. The works will be developed on the basis of two EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contracts for the execution of Riyas NGL Fractionation Trains (Package 1) and Riyas NGL Common Facilities (Package 2), which includes utilities, storage, and export facilities. Total investment arising from these two contracts amounts to more than 3.3 billion USD. Since the joint venture is 65% owned by Técnicas Reunidas and 35% by Sinopec Engineering Group, the Spanish company is entitled to more than 2.15 billion USD of this total amount.

Function of the new facilities

The primary objective of the project is to enable the fractionation of NGLs, thus producing ethane, propane, butane, and pentane.

Scope of the contracts

The new facilities to be developed by Técnicas Reunidas and Sinopec Engineering Group will fractionate 510 thousand barrels per day (MBD) of NGLs. The two trains of the Package 1 will process 255 MBD each, and will include fractionation, treatment, dehydration and refrigeration units. The common facilities of Package 2 will provide feed and product surge storage, chemicals storage and utilities including, although not limited to, steam and condensate recovery systems, utility water, plant, instrument air and nitrogen systems, machinery cooling water, drainage and flare systems. The expected duration of the project is about 46 months for Package 1 and about 41 months for Package 2, with a total maximum level of 575 engineers, of which more than 70% will be from Técnicas Reunidas.

Source: Técnicas Reunidas



Eni, KazMunayGas ink deal for hybrid renewables-gas power project in Kazakhstan

Eni Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi and Chairman of the Board of KazMunayGas (KMG), Magzum Mirzagaliyev, signed in Rome a Joint Confirmation agreement on an innovative 250 MW Hybrid Renewables-Gas Project in Zhanaozen City, Mangystau Region, in Kazakhstan. The signature took place during the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Italy.

Eni and KMG confirmed their readiness to proceed to the project’s implementation phase, which will supply KMG facilities in the area with low-carbon, stable electricity produced from solar and wind, and will be balanced with additional capacity from a gas power plant. The project leverages Eni’s international industrial expertise and pioneers the hybrid combination of state-of-the-art renewable power plants, developed by Eni’s subsidiary Plenitude in cooperation with KMG, and gas power plants for balancing capacity.

Eni also signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna (SK) on additional energy transition projects, including the potential replication of the hybrid renewables model in other regions of Kazakhstan, the assessment of mineral initiatives and the development of other carbon emission reduction technologies.

Furthermore, Eni signed another strategic Cooperation Agreement with the national gas company of Kazakhstan, QazaqGaz (SK’s portfolio company), focused on the exchange of experience among scientific, technical and research centers to develop technological innovations and human capital, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions in gas industry operations.

Eni has been present in Kazakhstan since 1992, where it is a joint operator of the Karachaganak field and an equity partner in various projects in the Northern Caspian Sea, including the Kashagan offshore field. Eni is also a joint operator, with KMG, in the exploration block Abay. Eni operates in Kazakhstan’s renewables sector through Arm Wind, a Plenitude subsidiary, with an overall installed capacity of 150 MW. 

Source: Eni

Chiyoda Awarded an EPC Contract for a new Biopharmaceutical API Manufacturing Plant

Chiyoda Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract by AGC Corporation (AGC) for a new biopharmaceutical API manufacturing plant at the AGC Yokohama Technical Center, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama.

Chiyoda has been awarded the contract as part of AGC’s expansion and development of their manufacturing network as a global biopharmaceutical CDMO.

The project has been selected by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as part of its ‘Development of biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites to Strengthen Vaccine Production’ program. The new plant will house additional mammalian cell culture bioreactors, making it one of the largest sites for mammalian-based manufacturing in Japan, will include facilities in the leading-edge field of mRNA pharmaceuticals and gene and cell therapies and will introduce dual-use facilities that can manufacture vaccines in the event of a pandemic

As one of Chiyoda’s four new business domains, its life sciences business contributes to society’s health and safety and is rapidly increasing in importance due to the changing needs of the bioindustry.

Through the execution of this project supporting the development of domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities which currently rely on overseas CDMOs, Chiyoda continues contributing to the realization of a sustainable society in line with our purpose of ‘Enriching Society through Engineering Value’

Source: Chiyoda Corporation

Tecnimont Wins FEED Contract For Green Ammonia Plant In Norway

MAIRE announces that Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions business unit) has been awarded a FEED contract by Fortescue, a global green technology, energy, and metals company, for a green ammonia plant to be located in the Nordgulen fjord in Norway.

The scope of work entails the design of electrolyzer integration, the air separation unit for nitrogen production, the ammonia production plant, as well as its storage and ship loading facilities. As part of the agreement, Tecnimont will also submit an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction proposal for the realization of the plant.

The facility will produce green ammonia through electrolyzers that will use renewable hydropower for hydrogen production. Unlike other renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, hydropower is stable over time, greatly simplifying the configuration and operation of the plant as well as its efficiency.

The plant aims to ship the resulting green ammonia to domestic and European markets, contributing to the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. These objectives align with both Norwegian and European ambitions of accelerating the green energy market.

Alessandro Bernini, MAIRE CEO, commented: “We are proud to support Norway with this new sustainable initiative aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, in particular the shipping sector, where ammonia is playing a pivotal role. This project is concrete evidence of our strong positioning in the energy transition thanks to our technology-driven value proposition”.

Source: Maire Tecnimont

McDermott Secures Offshore Contract for the Kasawari CCS Project in Malaysia

McDermott has been awarded an offshore contract from Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) for the Kasawari Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, located offshore Sarawak in East Malaysia.

Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will perform transportation and the structural installation of a 138-kilometer (85 miles) pipeline section, a 15,000 metric tonne (MT) CCS platform jacket, and bridge connecting to the existing central processing platform.

“Set to become one of the largest offshore CCS projects in the world, the Kasawari CCS award showcases the valuable role we have in supporting our clients through the energy transition,” said Mahesh Swaminathan, McDermott’s Senior Vice President, Subsea and Floating Facilities.

The installation activities will be performed by one of McDermott’s heavy-lift and pipelay vessels.

Operated by PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, the Kasawari CCS project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide volume emitted via flaring by 3.3 MtCO2e per annum.

Source: McDermott 

NMDC Signs Agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group

The Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed a deal with National Marine Dredging Company Group to set up a new joint venture company that will conduct offshore surveys and subsea services in the UAE, across the GCC region, as well as in select international markets. The new joint venture titled “Safeen Surveys and Subsea Services”, will offer a unique portfolio comprising offshore surveys (geophysical and geotechnical), trenching, and dredging support services. Additionally, it will provide integrated subsea services, such as commercial diving services, remotely-operated vehicles, and unmanned inspections vessels, along with the provision of customised, cost effective and innovative solutions tailored for offshore operations related to the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors.

The deal was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, and Yasser Zaghloul, Group CEO at National Marine Dredging Group. “Safeen Surveys and Subsea Services will deliver exceptional experience and expertise in the marine and diving services for our UAE clients to take advantage of This in turn further supports the leadership’s efforts to foster a sustainable, diversified, and knowledge-based economy,” Al Shamisi said. For his part, Zaghloul commented, “By combining our expertise with our long-term partner, AD Ports Group, the new company will offer the most advanced and innovative offshore surveys and diving solutions to different types of environments and across wider geographies. This will without a doubt contribute to NMDC Group’s ongoing growth and expansion strategy as it further strengthens its reputation as a global EPC and marine dredging major.”

Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of Safeen Feeders and Acting CEO of the Ports Operating Company at AD Ports Group, added, “The new joint venture will take the offshore surveys and subsea services towards new horizons by combining the excellent track record of both organisations and implementing novel innovations across some of the most region’s most demanding active projects.” “We at AD Ports Group will utilise our experience and the raw talent of our professional teams to ensure our clients in the UAE, the GCC, and at the international level are furnished with unrivalled services that meet and exceed their expectations,” he noted.

Safeen Survey and Subsea Services will operate in the UAE, GCC, and global markets where both AD Ports Group and NMDC maintain a presence. These targeted global markets include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan, Sudan, Iraq, Mauritania, Mauritius, Guinea, Pakistan, and Western India.

Source: NMDC

thyssenkrupp Uhde signs Master Agreement with Ma’aden and Metso on phosphogypsum recycling and CO2 capture project

thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed a master agreement with Ma’aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) for the development, engineering and licensing of a calcination plant for phosphogypsum processing. The purpose of the proposed plant, to be located at Ma’aden’s Ras al Khair site in Saudi Arabia, will be to recycle phosphogypsum and enable the capture of CO2 emissions. The joint research and development will be carried out together with thyssenkrupp Polysius and Metso Outotec.

Hassan Al-Ali, Executive Vice President, Ma’aden Phosphate: “We look forward to working with our partners to develop this unique solution, utilizing our new patented technology to reduce carbon emissions and recycle phosphogypsum into a useful resource. With this ambitious project, we will contribute significantly to the Saudi Green Initiative and create lasting impact in line with our Kingdom’s Vision 2030.”

“We are honored to be chosen by our esteemed customer to provide our technology and expertise,” said Lucretia Löscher, COO thyssenkrupp Uhde. “We are providing the innovative process to turn the phosphate industry into a circular economy. This project will be another important milestone for thyssenkrupp Uhde in enabling the green transformation of our customers.”

Currently, significant amounts of phosphogypsum are produced as a by-product of phosphoric acid production, which is essential for producing phosphate fertilizers. The options for using phosphogypsum directly are very limited due to impurities and the general properties of this material. The innovative phosphogypsum treatment process will have three major benefits: First, it converts phosphogypsum into quicklime (calcium oxide, CaO). By using alternative fuels such as hydrogen or sulfur, this calcination step is low in CO2 emissions. Additional know-how for this process is provided by thyssenkrupp Polysius, a full range-supplier of the cement and lime industry. Secondly, it enables the recovery of sulphuric acid, which can be recycled and reused as feedstock for phosphoric acid production. And thirdly, the quicklime binds CO2 through a carbonization process to form limestone. The limestone can then be used, for example, in the construction industry or for cement production.

Source: thyssenkrupp Uhde