NMDC Group has just won a major contract worth over $200 million from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for important marine dredging work on the Ruwais LNG Project.
This project is notable as it will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa to use clean energy, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly energy production.
The dredging work will involve removing around 15 million cubic meters of material from a 5-kilometer-long channel, which is 245 meters wide. This effort is crucial to ensure that ships can safely access the new LNG facility.
The Ruwais LNG Project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City in Abu Dhabi, will include two natural gas liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 9.6 million metric tons per year. What makes this plant special is its use of renewable energy-powered electric motors, making it one of the world’s lowest-carbon LNG facilities.
Yasser Zaghloul, CEO of NMDC Group, expressed that winning this contract shows their capability in handling large and complex marine projects. He also highlighted the project’s alignment with NMDC’s commitment to sustainability, a core value of their company.
Zaghloul emphasized that this contract strengthens their long-term relationship with Adnoc and shows their dedication to advancing the UAE’s energy sector. He assured that the project would be carried out with the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental care.
Niels de Bruijn, CEO of NMDC Dredging & Marine, noted that they are honored to be chosen for this critical dredging work. He stressed that their team’s experience and advanced technology would ensure the project’s success. De Bruijn also pointed out that this project supports the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in low-carbon LNG production.
Earlier this year, NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, along with Technip Energies, received a $5.5 billion contract from Adnoc for the engineering, procurement, and construction of the LNG Growth Project.
