Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has awarded a contract exceeding $200 million to NMDC Group for essential marine dredging operations as part of the groundbreaking Ruwais LNG Project. This project is set to introduce the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa that utilizes clean energy.
The contract highlights NMDC Group’s expertise in executing large-scale marine infrastructure projects and underscores its commitment to advancing critical energy initiatives globally. The scope of the work includes the removal of approximately 15 million cubic meters of material across a 5-kilometer channel with a width of 245 meters. Additionally, NMDC Group will be responsible for installing key navigational aids to ensure safe maritime access to the new LNG facility.
The Ruwais LNG Project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, will feature two natural gas liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 9.6 million metric tonnes per annum.
The facility will be powered by renewable energy-driven electric motors, making it one of the lowest carbon-intensity LNG plants globally.
Yasser Zaghloul, CEO of NMDC Group, emphasized the significance of the contract, stating, “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.”
Niels de Bruijn, CEO of NMDC Dredging & Marine, expressed the company’s honor to be selected for this critical project. He stated, “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 project is part of a broader collaboration between NMDC Group and Adnoc. Earlier in June, NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, partnered with Technip Energies to secure a $5.5 billion contract from Adnoc for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the LNG Growth Project.
