NMDC Group awarded contract by ADNOC
The NMDC Group will also install vital navigational aids, ensuring safe maritime access to the new LNG facility
NMDC Group has secured a contract worth more than US $200mn from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) for marine dredging works in the Ruwais LNG project. The project introduces the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa to use clean energy, showcasing NMDC Group’s capabilities in handling significant marine infrastructure projects and their dedication to advancing vital energy projects globally.
The contract encompasses dredging operations, involving the removal of approximately 15m cubic metres of material across a 5km channel with a 245m width. NMDC Group will also install vital navigational aids, ensuring safe maritime access to the new LNG facility.
The LNG project will feature two natural gas liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 9.6m metric tons per annum. The facility’s use of renewable energy-powered electric motors positions it among the world’s lowest-carbon-intensity LNG plants.
Eng. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC Group CEO said, “Securing this contract for ADNOC’s pioneering LNG project underscores NMDC Group’s exceptional capabilities in delivering complex marine infrastructure. This project, which harnesses clean energy, aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability—a value deeply rooted in our corporate culture. It strengthens our longstanding partnership with ADNOC and highlights our dedication to advancing the UAE’s energy sector.”
“We are determined to execute this project with the utmost precision, adhering to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our innovative approach and technical expertise will be instrumental in bringing this low-carbon LNG facility to fruition, significantly enhancing the UAE’s standing in the global energy landscape,” he added.
Eng. Niels de Bruijn, NMDC Dredging & Marine CEO commented, “We are honored to be entrusted with this critical marine dredging project by ADNOC. Our team’s extensive experience in executing large-scale dredging operations, coupled with our state-of-the-art fleet and innovative solutions, will ensure the successful delivery of this project. We are committed to supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in low-carbon LNG production, and this project marks a significant step towards achieving that goal.”
This strategic project enables NMDC Group to play a crucial role in expanding the UAE’s LNG production capacity, reinforcing the nation’s position as a key global supplier of natural gas. It aligns with the UAE’s commitment to meeting rising global energy demands, while prioritising sustainability and minimising carbon emissions, the firm said in its statement.
Earlier in June, NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, in collaboration with Technip Energies, was awarded a $5.5bn contract by ADNOC for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the LNG growth project.
