The $5.5 billion Ruwais LNG project engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to a joint venture led by Technip Energies, JGC Corporation, and NMDC Energy.
The Ruwais LNG project will consist of two 4.8 million metric tonnes per annum LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6 million tons per annum, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reported. The facility will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and the latest technologies to enhance safety, minimise emissions, and drive efficiency.
The plant will use electric-driven motors instead of conventional gas turbines and will be powered by clean energy.
The plant is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to run on clean power, making it one of the lowest-carbon-intensity LNG plants in the world.
“We are proud to be entrusted by ADNOC with the Ruwais LNG project, which strengthens our position in the UAE’s energy landscape and underscores our dedication to advancing the country’s sustainable development,” said Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NMDC Energy. “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.”
The project will more than double ADNOC’s LNG production capacity, aligning with global natural gas demand and the shift towards decarbonisation.
