MOSCOW (MRC) -- Wood Group has received a contract from Adnoc Refining to deliver pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) services for a new refinery proposed to be built in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE, said Hydrocarbons-technology.
The new refinery will have a capacity of 600,000bpd of crude oil and be designed to have full conversion capability. It will also support integration with the existing petrochemicals infrastructure in Ruwais.
The latest contract represents a key milestone as Adnoc expedites the delivery of its AED165bn (USD45bn) expansionary downstream strategy.
"This is a major milestone in the future growth plans of Adnoc Refining."
Adnoc Refining CEO Jasem Ali Al Sayegh said: “Today marks a significant step towards fulfilling Adnoc’s strategy of developing the largest integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex in the world. We are delighted to partner with Wood and to have their global expertise available to us. This is a major milestone in the future growth plans of Adnoc Refining."
The USD8m contract also requires Wood to provide licensor selection, site master plan development, the scope of work for the FEED phase, as well as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) schedule and cost estimate.
Wood Group Specialist Technical Solutions CEO Bob MacDonald said: "This pre-FEED award allows us to partner with ADNOC in developing a world-scale state-of-the-art facility – a flagship development for the UAE.
"This contract also enables us to expand our footprint in the Middle East and supports our commitment to developing and enhancing local engineering capabilities in Abu Dhabi."
Last May, Adnoc unveiled plans to add a 600,000bpd refinery at Ruwais. By 2025, the total refining capacity at Ruwais is planned to be increased to 1.5Mbpd.
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