India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded an ultra mega offshore contract from QatarEnergy LNG for the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project (NFPS COMP 4), the largest single contract ever received by the company
The scope of work encompasses the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of two offshore compression complexes, each comprising of large offshore platforms with compression and power generation facilities, living quarters, flare platforms, interconnected bridges, and other associated structures to be located at approximately 80 km off the northeast coast of Qatar.
S N Subrahmanyan, chairman & managing director - L&T, commented, “Securing QatarEnergy LNG's Ultra Mega Offshore Contract—the largest single order in our history, is a landmark achievement. This prestigious project strengthens our global energy portfolio while supporting Qatar's energy security objectives. We look forward to setting new benchmarks in project execution that will reinforce Qatar's position as a global LNG leader.
Subramanian Sarma, deputy managing director & president - L&T, added, “This collaboration not only strengthens our partnership but also reaffirms L&T's commitment to supporting Qatar's strategic energy objectives through innovative and reliable solutions.”
QatarEnergy LNG operates 14 LNG trains with a total annual production capacity of 77mn metric tonnes.
QatarEnergy continues to implement projects to expand LNG production from the North Field, the largest non-associated natural gas field in the world. The North Field East (NFE) project will raise Qatar’s LNG production capacity from its current 77mn metric tons per year (MTPA) to 110 MTPA. NFE represents the first phase of expansion; the second phase, the North Field South (NFS) project, will further increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity to 126 MTPA. A third phase, the North Field West (NFW) project, will boost Qatar’s LNG production to 142 MTPA by the end of 2030.
Additionally, the Golden Pass LNG project in Texas will add an additional 18 MTPA through three production trains, with production expected to begin in 2025.
Qatar's North Field has recoverable reserves of more than 900 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF), or approximately 10% of the world's known reserves. This makes Qatar the world's largest holder of proven gas reserves after Russia and Iran.
L&T awarded major contract by QatarEnergy LNG
The contract encompasses the engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of two offshore compression complexes. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
