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ADMA-OPCO selects Technip for Project Management Consultancy services for the Zakum field offshore Abu Dhabi
Technip was awarded by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) a contract for project management consultancy (PMC) services for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) phases of the Zakum Oil Lines Replacement Project-Phase 1 (ZKOL).

2H Offshore Delivers Lightweight Conductor Supported Tripod Platform Design For Dubai Petroleum
2H Offshore, an Acteon company, was appointed by Dubai Petroleum (DP) to deliver an intensive, fast track design of an ultra-lightweight conductor supported tripod platform.

Technip wins a new contract in the Middle-East and reinforces its position in the promising subsea business in the region
Technip was awarded a substantial contract(1) by Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE). This covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the Jalilah B field development project, located nearly 90 kilometers offshore Dubai (United Arab Emirates, UAE), at water depth reaching 60 meters.

SNC-Lavalin Awarded Zirku Facilities Capacity Enhancement Contract By ZADCO
SNC-Lavalin Inc. (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by ZADCO, a joint venture owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ExxonMobil and Japan Oil Development Company, to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) and pre-FEED services for the Zirku Facilities Capacity Enhancement Project in Abu Dhabi.

The project involves the development of two new crude processing trains and the work will be carried out from SNC-Lavalin’s offices in Abu Dhabi, Toronto and Mumbai.

“This is the third contract we have won with ZADCO, and we are excited to have another opportunity to help a valued client strengthen its position in the Middle East oil and gas sector,” said Neil Bruce, President, Resources, Environment & Water, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. “This project presents a range of challenges for which we are particularly well positioned to provide solutions.”

Dubai to set up crude oil refinery project
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sam Pai, Chairman, China Sonangol Group. The agreement mandates China Sonangol International Pte. Ltd. to set up a crude oil refinery in Dubai.

Kentz awarded two EPC contracts in the Middle East
Kentz Corporation Limited (LSE: KENZ), the holding company of the Kentz engineering and construction group, is pleased to announce the award of two contracts in the Middle East region for its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Business Unit, valued at circa US$18m.

ADNOC selects Shell to develop Bab Sour Gas project in Abu Dhabi
Shell has been chosen by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to participate in a 30-year joint venture (JV) to develop the major Bab sour gas reservoirs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Shell will hold a 40% equity stake in the JV, with ADNOC holding 60%.

Signing MOU with ADNOC
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC; Governor: Hiroshi Okuda) signed today a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the national oil company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for further strengthening of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Flagship project leads to Middle East growth for TWMA
TWMA, the leader in integrated drilling services and environmental solutions, announces a significant contract win for Zakum Development Company's (ZADCO) flagship UZ 750 Project at Abu Dhabi's Upper Zakum field, the fourth largest oilfield in the world.

Loan for Renewal of an Oil Field Interest in Abu Dhabi of UAE
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC; Governor: Hiroshi Okuda) signed today a loan agreement amounting to 150 million U.S. dollars (JBIC portion) with Abu Dhabi Oil Co., Ltd. (ADOC). This loan is cofinanced with Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which brings the overall cofinancing amount to 250 million U.S. dollars.