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North Field West platform bidders get extra time Administrator4 September 2026
QatarEnergy has granted contractors additional time to prepare bids for a key tender for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of large platforms for the giant North Field gas field in Qatari waters.
The tender, issued earlier this year, forms part of the wider North Field West (NFW) project, the third and last phase of the state enterprise’s North Field liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion programme.
The core scope comprises the EPCI of four production deck modules (PDMs) and associated structures. The new PDMs will increase gas production from North Field reservoirs and provide additional gas feedstock for the NFW LNG development.
QatarEnergy has set 15 September as the deadline for technical bid submissions, while commercial bids are due on 10 November, according to sources.
The previous deadlines for submission of technical and commercial bids were 30 August and 25 October, respectively, MEED previously reported.
The following contractors, among others, are understood to be bidding:
- China Offshore Oil Engineering Company (China)
- Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon (India)
- McDermott (US)
- Saipem (Italy)
Before issuing the PDM tender, QatarEnergy awarded McDermott a contract for the EPCI of four offshore jackets that will also support gas feedstock supply for the NFW LNG project. The contract is estimated to be worth about $200m, MEED reported in January.
North Field LNG expansion
QatarEnergy is advancing the three phases of its estimated $40bn North Field LNG expansion project. EPC works on all three giant projects are progressing.
QatarEnergy is understood to have committed nearly $30bn to the first two phases – North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) – which will lift Qatar’s LNG production capacity from 77.5 million tonnes a year (t/y) to 126 million t/y by 2028.
QatarEnergy awarded the main EPC contracts for NFE in 2021. The project was intended to raise LNG output to 110 million t/y by 2025. The $13bn EPC package – covering the EPCI of four LNG trains, each with a capacity of 8 million t/y – was awarded in February 2021 to a consortium of Japan’s Chiyoda and France’s Technip Energies.
In May 2023, QatarEnergy awarded the $10bn main EPC contract for NFS to a consortium of Technip Energies and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC). The contract includes two LNG trains, each with a capacity of 7.8 million t/y.
Once fully operational, the first two phases are expected to add 48 million t/y of LNG supply to the global market.
QatarEnergy took the final investment decision on NFW this year, awarding an EPC contract estimated at $8bn to a joint venture comprising Technip Energies, CCC and Gulf Asia Contracting (GAC) in February.
Chiyoda carried out the front-end engineering and design (feed) work for the NFW LNG project.
The NFW scope covers the EPC of two LNG trains with a combined capacity of 16 million t/y, as well as associated facilities for gas treatment, natural gas liquids recovery and helium extraction.
In addition to LNG, NFW is expected to produce about 175,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day of condensate, ethane and LPG.
With all three phases now under EPC execution – and NFE scheduled for commissioning later this year – QatarEnergy is positioning itself to remain one of the world’s largest LNG suppliers over the long term.
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Mace confirms Muscat cultural complex appointment Administrator3 September 2026
UK-headquartered engineering firm Mace Consult has confirmed its appointment to manage the construction of the Sayyid Tarik Bin Taimur Cultural Complex in the Al-Seeb area of Muscat.
The firm will provide project leadership, programme management, commercial oversight and delivery assurance services.
The complex will be developed on a 400,000-square-metre (sq m) site. Centred on an urban plaza, it will bring together a range of cultural and institutional facilities.
These include a 23,000 sq m national library, a 15,500 sq m national archives, four facilities buildings with a combined area of 14,000 sq m, and a 5,000 sq m energy and data centre.
At the heart of the development is the national theatre, which will include a 1,000-seat auditorium and a 250-seat auditorium. The facilities will sit within landscaped gardens and water features, alongside a signature canopy structure.
In October 2023, the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Youth awarded a design-and-build contract for the complex to a joint venture of local firm Saif Salim Issa Al-Harrasi and Turkiye’s Sembol Construction, MEED reported.
In January 2026, UAE-based steel structure manufacturer Emirates Building Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments, won a contract to deliver the project’s structural steel package.
Last month, Kuwait-based engineering and architecture consultancy SSH was appointed as the project’s construction supervision consultant.
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Read the September 2026 MEED Business Review Administrator3 September 2026
Download / Subscribe / 14-day trial access Nuclear energy is becoming an increasingly important part of the GCC’s long-term power strategy, as governments seek to strengthen energy security, diversify generation and meet decarbonisation goals.
Saudi Arabia’s civil nuclear cooperation deal with the US marks a major step forward for its plans to develop its first commercial nuclear power plant, while rising electricity demand across the region is creating further momentum.With the UAE already operating the Middle East’s first commercial nuclear power station, Saudi Arabia targeting up to 17GW by 2040 and Bahrain exploring small modular reactor technologies, our latest Agenda feature examines the growing role of nuclear energy in the GCC’s future power projects pipeline.
September’s Market Focus turns to Kuwait, where the country’s oil-dependent economy has weathered unprecedented disruption, yet major investment and infrastructure deals point to resilience.
This edition also includes a downstream industry report, exploring the accelerating investment in gas processing and associated infrastructure across Mena, the major projects driving spending, and the growing focus on NGL recovery, efficiency and higher-value gas products.
In the latest issue, we speak to Emsteel chief commercial officer Michael Rion about the Abu Dhabi steelmaker’s plans to strengthen its position in domestic and international markets, including the launch of its ES600 steel rebar and the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Adnoc Group.
We also examine the GCC’s accelerating tunnelling boom, as major metro, sewerage and road projects increasingly move underground. The feature explores the scale of investment, the contractors and technology driving the market, and the challenges facing the region as demand for tunnelling expertise and equipment grows.
We hope our valued subscribers enjoy the September 2026 issue of MEED Business Review.
Must-read sections in the September 2026 issue of MEED Business Review include:
> AGENDA: Gulf nuclear revival takes shapeINDUSTRY REPORT:
Downstream
> Gas processing takes centre stage in Mena region> INTERVIEW: Emsteel persists with business productivity and efficiency
> TUNNELS: The Gulf’s next construction boom is happening underground
> KUWAIT MARKET FOCUS:
> COMMENT: Kuwait keeps dealmaking alive under fire
> GOVERNMENT: Kuwait shows tentative signs of economic development
> BANKING: Necessity is the mother of invention for Kuwaiti lenders
> OIL & GAS: Regional war to have lasting impact on Kuwaiti oil sector
> POWER & WATER: Kuwait utilities investment shifts towards water
> CONSTRUCTION: Kuwait construction holds up despite regional strife
> MARKET TALK: Kuwait stands resilient amid regional tensions
> DATABANK: Kuwait’s economic gains are dented by conflict in 2026> MEED COMMENTS:
> Cash is king for Dubai construction
> Aramco moves apace with Jafurah unconventional gas campaign
> Neom’s next phase is crucial to green hydrogen pipeline
> Oman opens door to direct power sales> GULF PROJECTS INDEX: Qatar leads gains as Gulf total holds
> JUNE 2026 CONTRACTS: Middle East contract awards
> ECONOMIC DATA: Data drives regional projects
> OPINION: The history of false dawns
> BUSINESS OUTLOOK: Finance, oil and gas, construction, power and water contracts
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Contractors submit bids for Dukhan field facilities upgrade Administrator3 September 2026
Contractors have submitted bids to QatarEnergy for a key tender to upgrade facilities at the Dukhan oil field in Qatar, about 80 kilometres west of Doha.
Dukhan, Qatar’s first and only onshore oil field, was discovered in 1938, with oil production starting in 1939-40. The country currently produces about 1.8 million barrels a day (b/d) of crude, with the Dukhan field accounting for about 350,000 b/d of output.
QatarEnergy issued the tender for the Dukhan production facilities upgrade (DPFU) Phase 1B (Part 2) project on 8 June, and initially set a bid submission deadline of 26 July for contractors, which it later extended to 9 August.
The following local contractors, among others, are understood to have submitted bids for the DPFU Phase 1B (Part 2) tender, according to information obtained by MEED Projects:
- Doha Petroleum Construction Company (Dopet)
- Galfar Al-Misnad Engineering & Contracting
- Qatar Engineering & Construction Company (Q-con)
QatarEnergy originally stipulated a bond validity of 150 days (until 23 December) and a bid validity of 120 days (until 23 November) for the project.
The engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) scope covers upgrades to 56 oil manifolds, 108 gas-lift manifold slots, chemical injection systems and key pumping facilities, along with associated piping, instrumentation, control, electrical and civil works.
The scope includes demolition of obsolete equipment, degassing station enhancements, and full testing and handover. It also encompasses additional capacity enhancement works under Part 3, mainly the installation of new oil export and produced-water transfer pumps, along with supporting facility modifications.
The project involves complex interfaces and shutdown-critical activities requiring expertise in live-plant integration.
The Dukhan oil field extends over an area of about 80km by 8km and consists of four reservoirs: Khatiyah, Fahahil, Jaleha and Diyab. The first three are oil reservoirs. The more recently developed Diyab reservoir contains non-associated gas and is estimated to hold around 2 billion barrels of crude oil reserves. Diyab lies on the southern flank of Dukhan.
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Oman tenders advisory for 3GW solar IPPs Administrator3 September 2026
Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has invited bids for legal consultancy services for the development of three 1GW solar independent power projects (IPPs).
The projects will connect to Oman’s main interconnected system (MIS) and are targeted to reach commercial operation by the second quarter of 2030.
The bid submission deadline is 10 October.
The state offtaker has now tendered three separate consultancy contracts for the solar IPPs, including two issued in July.
The bid submission deadline for the financial and commercial consultancy services tender is 10 September.
Earlier, on 15 July, a technical advisory tender was issued for the three projects as part of a 4GW programme.
As MEED reported, the financial advisory tender covers four 1GW solar projects connected to the MIS, also targeting commercial operation by the second quarter of 2030.
It is understood that bids were submitted for this contract on 26 August.
Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) had earlier outlined the planned grid connection for four 1GW solar IPPs as part of the sultanate’s renewable energy expansion through 2030.
The projects are included in OETC’s Five-Year Annual Transmission Capability Statement for 2026-30.
The first, the 1GW Adam solar IPP, is scheduled for grid integration in 2028 and is further ahead in the procurement process, with Nama PWP issuing a request for qualification for the project in June.
OETC said it expects the 1GW Al-Kamil 2 solar project to be integrated in 2030 through the planned Sadaf 400kV grid station. The 1GW Dhofar solar IPP and 1GW Mahadha solar IPP are also scheduled for integration in 2030.
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US firm wins work on QatarEnergy NGL train project Administrator3 September 2026
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US-based Nessco has that it has won a subcontract to provide telecommunications, radio and security systems for QatarEnergy’s project to add a fifth natural gas liquids (NGL) train at its fractionation complex in Qatar’s Mesaieed Industrial City.
The subcontract was awarded to Houston-headquartered Nessco by India’s Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH), in its capacity as the main contractor performing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) works on the NGL-5 project.
MEED reported last September that QatarEnergy had selected a consortium of LTEH and Greece-headquartered Consolidated Contractors Group (CCC) to execute EPC works on the NGL-5 project.
The aim of the project, estimated to be worth $2.5bn, is to build a fifth NGL train with the capacity to process up to 350 million cubic feet a day of rich associated gas from QatarEnergy’s offshore and onshore oil fields.
In a statement confirming its contract award in October last year, LTEH said the scope of work on its contract “encompasses engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of a natural gas liquids plant and allied facilities for processing rich associated gas (RAG). This also involves all associated utilities and offsites and integration with existing facilities.
“The RAG sourced from offshore and onshore oil fields will be treated at the plant to remove impurities like H2S, CO2 and H2O, producing value-added products such as lean sales gas, ethane, propane, butane and hydrocarbon condensate,” Bombay Stock Exchange-listed L&T said.
Under the consortium arrangement, LTEH, as the lead partner, will be responsible for engineering and procurement, while CCC will handle construction activities.
Project scope of work
Associated gas from the PS1, PS2 and PS3 offshore fields, as well as the Dukhan onshore field, is processed at existing facilities at the NGL complex in Mesaieed – specifically, the Fahahil stripping plant, NGL-1 and Qapco ethane recovery units.
The planned NGL-5 facility will replace these three units at the Mesaieed complex and process gas from the PS1, PS2 and Dukhan fields.
The scope of work on the project involves EPC of units for the following functions:
- Feed gas compression
- Slug handling
- Gas sweetening
- Dehydration
- Mercury removal
- NGL fractionation
- NGL recovery
- Product treatment
- Propane refrigeration
- Acid gas enrichment
- Sulphur recovery
- Anti-flaring
- Utilities
- Boil-off gas recovery
- Drains and collection networks
- Effluent water treatment plant
- Carbon dioxide treatment and sequestration/export
- Brownfield modifications
- Product rundown pipelines
QatarEnergy intends to start operations at the NGL-5 facility by the second quarter of 2028.
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Contractors bid for Abu Dhabi’s Masnouha bridge Administrator3 September 2026
Contractors submitted bids on 1 September for a contract to build the Masnouha bridge in Abu Dhabi, connecting Masnouha Island to the Abu Dhabi mainland.
The one-kilometre-long bridge will have three lanes in each direction, with a total width of about 13 metres.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is the project client.
The scheme’s current shortlist comprises a bascule configuration and a swing (swivel) alternative, with the client to confirm the final selection.
The scope also covers substation works, drainage, water and sewerage tie-ins, electrical systems and other associated works.
Masnouha Island is a coastal island in Abu Dhabi earmarked for long-term development, with plans centred on waterfront residential and leisure uses.
Its location within the emirate’s island network makes it a potential site for new marine access and supporting transport links.
In June last year, Abu Dhabi-based real estate firm Eagle Hills signed an agreement with Italy’s Bulgari Hotels & Resorts to develop a new real estate project on Masnouha Island.
Eagle Hills said the resort will feature 60 rooms, including two Bulgari suites, a Bulgari penthouse and 30 villas. The residential assets include 90 mansions ranging from 1,650 to 2,500 square metres.
Milan-based architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Architects is the project consultant.
The project is scheduled to open in 2030.
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Jordan gas pipeline contract worth $23m Administrator3 September 2026
A contract recently signed by Egypt’s Petrojet, focused on delivering a natural gas pipeline project in Jordan, has a value of around $23m, according to industry sources.
The business, which is the largest state-owned joint-stock company in the Egyptian construction market, announced the contract award at the end of last month.
The pipeline network will connect the Al-Muwaqqar Industrial Development Zone, south of Amman, to Jordan’s natural gas network.
The contract was signed by Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, Jordan’s minister of energy and mineral resources, and Walid Lotfy, the chairman of Petrojet.
The project covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of approximately 22 kilometres of natural gas pipelines, including connection to the Arab Gas Pipeline.
It also includes developing gas pressure reduction and metering stations, as well as a pig launcher and receiver facility.
The contract has an 18-month execution period.
In its statement, Petrojet said the project would further strengthen its international portfolio and demonstrate its engineering, construction and project-execution capabilities across regional and global markets.
The invitation to bid on the project was issued in June this year.
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, there has been an uptick in interest in developing oil and gas pipelines in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The regional war that followed the attack on Iran has caused major disruption to the shipping of oil and gas products through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the risk of overreliance on a single route for imports and exports.
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Morocco advances first offshore wind project Administrator3 September 2026
The Luxembourg-based European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it has awarded a €1.99m ($2.31m) contract for feasibility and environmental studies for Morocco’s first offshore wind project.
The contract was awarded to a consortium comprising Germany-headquartered OWC (Aqualis), Morocco’s Phenixa and Novec, France’s Gaia – Terre Bleue and Ginger Sofreco.
The studies will support the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) in assessing the feasibility of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Essaouira.
The scope covers a feasibility study, complementary studies, and an environmental and social impact assessment.
The project is planned to have a capacity of 1GW, with construction targeted to start in 2029.
In September 2022, the EIB and Masen signed a cooperation agreement covering a €2m grant for a feasibility study. The EIB said at the time that the work could pave the way for an initial small-scale offshore wind pilot project.
As MEED previously reported, the EIB subsequently launched a procurement process for technical assistance to support Masen with the studies required to assess the Essaouira project.
The contract has a maximum duration of 43 months, including possible extensions. Its value can also be increased by up to €1m for additional services, subject to the availability of eligible funds.
The EIB said it received eleven bids for the contract, including 10 from bidders registered in other European Economic Area (EEA) countries and one from a company registered outside the EEA.
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RCRC awards Riyadh expo metro station contract Administrator2 September 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded a design-and-build contract for the construction of a new metro station catering to the Expo 2030 site in the north of Riyadh.
Freyssinet Saudi Arabia was awarded the contract.
The new metro station will be located on Line 4 (Yellow Line) of the Riyadh Metro network.
MEED understands the tender was floated in early February, with bids submitted in May.
Construction activity at the Expo site is accelerating, with Riyadh moving to award its first major vertical contracts and advancing infrastructure works across the programme.
In April, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), which is tasked with delivering the Expo 2030 Riyadh venue, awarded two contracts for the next phase of infrastructure works at the site to local firm Alyamama Company.
The scope covered the construction of road networks and infrastructure for water, sewage, electricity, telecommunications and electric vehicle charging.
These awards followed ERC’s January award of an estimated SR1bn ($267m) contract for initial infrastructure works at the site to local firm Nesma & Partners.
That scope covered about 50 kilometres of integrated infrastructure networks, including internal roads and essential utilities such as water, sewage, electrical and communications systems, and electric vehicle charging stations.
The masterplan encompasses an area of 6 square kilometres, making it one of the largest sites ever designated for a World Expo event. Situated to the north of the Saudi capital, the site will be located near the future King Salman International airport and will provide direct access to landmarks within Riyadh.
The Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth vehicle, launched ERC – a wholly owned subsidiary – in June 2025 to build and operate facilities for Expo 2030.
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