Oman Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (Oman LNG) has awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) services contract to KBR, Inc for a new 120MW gas engine power plant
Under the terms of this contract, KBR will provide PMC services to assist Oman LNG in the selection and management of the successful EPC contractor for the project in Oman over a three year period. The project is aimed to reduce fuel gas consumption and greenhouse emissions.
Jay Ibrahim, president of KBR for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, said that with this project the company aims to grow its substantial presence in the Middle East region.
KBR is a recognised leader in the LNG industry with more than 40 years of experience.
"KBR remains firmly committed to Oman and I am very pleased to announce that we will be establishing permanent offices based in Muscat to support this work as well as other clients in Oman," Ibrahim stated.
According to the company, the project will also create a substantial amount of new job opportunities to the local talent and professionals, in close collaboration with the Omani government and local institutions.
