ADNOC has awarded a contract valued at $5.5B to NMDC Energy, in collaboration with Technip Energies and JGC Corporation, for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, situated in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
The project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains, with a combined LNG production capacity of 9.6M tonnes per year.
The facility will utilise electric-driven motors rather than traditional gas turbines and will be powered by clean energy.
ADNOC LNG contract in the UAE
The first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will operate on clean power, making it one of the LNG plants with the lowest carbon intensity in the world.
The project will more than double ADNOC’s LNG production capacity, aligning with global natural gas demand and the shift towards decarbonisation.
Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NMDC Energy, stated: “We are honoured to be entrusted by ADNOC with the Ruwais LNG project, which strengthens our position in the UAE’s energy sector and highlights our commitment to advancing the country’s sustainable development.”
“Utilising nuclear energy for LNG production not only sets a new international standard for low-emission energy but also aligns with the UAE’s strategy for a sustainable future.”
Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented: “By powering electrified LNG trains with nuclear energy, this project sets a new standard for energy security and sustainability. By leveraging our low-carbon and electrified LNG leadership, we will support ADNOC’s position as a reliable global natural gas supplier and its commitment to decarbonisation.”
Farhan Mujib, Representative Director, President of JGC, said: “We are committed to leveraging our capabilities and experience for the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, bringing our proven track record in the LNG sector.”
