The new business unit will leverage NMDC Group’s experiences and capabilities in the logistics and technical services sector. (Image source: NMDC Group)

NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), the Abu Dhabi based EPC focusing on the dredging, marine and energy sectors, is broadening its offering with the establishment of a new business unit, NMDC LTS, which will focus on logistics and technical services

Building on NMDC Group’s experiences and capabilities in the logistics and technical services sector, NMDC LTS will own and/or operate NMDC Group’s significant resource pool of marine support craft, technical capabilities, plant and equipment to expand its services to the wider construction and industrial sectors.

Eng. Yasser Zaghloul, CEO of NMDC Group, said, “NMDC LTS will be a trusted platform that gives new partners access to one of the biggest construction logistics and technical services operators in the region and enable them to gain the benefits of efficiency, innovation, and service focused delivery that NMDC Group has built over the decades of success. We look forward to continuing to work with our current partners in this exciting next phase of NMDC Group’s growth, and to take our expertise and offering to new clients and markets.”

Peter Marvin, chief technical & resources officer of NMDC LTS added, “The delivery of EPC projects in the marine sector has unique challenges, requiring innovative solutions to enable the logistics and technical support necessary to build the infrastructure that our customers and partners need for their sustainable growth. Over decades NMDC Group has consistently proven its expertise, capability and capacity in this field delivering maritime and energy infrastructure around the world. NMDC LTS will take these strengths and expand its application to new customers, partners and industrial sectors through value-added collaboration and seeking to translate our extensive capabilities to meet their needs beyond the delivery of infrastructure. NMDC LTS is uniquely positioned to maximise the potential of this diversification into the logistics and technical services sectors.“
NMDC Group’s other business units are NMDC Dredging & Marine, NMDC Energy, NMDC Engineering and NMDC Construction.

The facilities will boost ADNOC Gas’ current processing capacity by 20%. (Image source: ADNOC Gas)

ADNOC Gas plc has awarded Worley Engineering the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract for new gas processing facilities at Bab Gas Cap (BGC)

The project’s processing facilities will be designed to optimise production of natural gas liquids (NGL), condensate, sales gas, and sulfur, boosting ADNOC Gas’ current processing capacity by 20% or over 1.8 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfd). Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected in 2026.

The design scope includes the development of gas processing and conditioning units, acid gas recovery units, dehydration units, sulfur recovery units, NGL recovery units, and CO2 capture facilities. It also includes the construction of injection facilities and associated utilities, along with the design and routing of new product pipelines for the efficient transfer of liquid sulfur to the Habshan Sulfur Granulation Plant.

The facilities will receive hydrocarbons from the Bab field, where ADNOC has enabled the simultaneous development of oil and gas, with a potential production of 1.5 BCFD of gas and 80mn bpd of condensate.

Dr Ahmed Alebri, CEO, ADNOC Gas, said, “Today is an important step forward for this project, which has the potential to substantially increase our gas processing capacity, unlock additional revenue and strengthen ADNOC Gas’ position as a global gas supplier. This ambitious project will deploy state-of-the-art gas processing technologies and make an important contribution to the UAE’s gas self-sufficiency efforts.”

See also https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/exploration-production/adnoc-gas-awards-contracts-for-gas-pipeline-expansion

https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/industry/adnoc-gas-sees-21-year-on-year-rise-in-profits

Muhammad Tayyab, Fulkrum’s regional manager for the Middle East and Caspian. (Image source: Fulkrum)

Fulkrum, a leader in inspection, expediting, auditing, and technical staffing services, has launched a new entity in Basra, Iraq

It follows the award of a multi-million dollar contract to the company for the provision of surveillance services for a major gas hub development project in the region.

The new local entity will enable Fulkrum to improve service delivery for new and existing clients, including several leading operators in the region. This strategic expansion marks a key step in advancing Fulkrum’s operational capabilities across Iraq’s growing energy sector.

The gas hub development project in Iraq for which Fulkrum was awarded the major contract will play a key role in the country’s energy infrastructure. The first gas processing train is designed with provisions for future growth, ensuring scalability in plant layout, Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), and power infrastructure. Fulkrum’s scope of work includes monitoring quality control, quality assurance, expediting, project & procurement management and other activities.

Fulkrum’s regional manager for the Middle East and Caspian, Muhammad Tayyab said, “Being locally based allows us to streamline operations and deliver customised services that meet the evolving needs of our clients. This positions us to better support our existing partners and pursue further opportunities with key operators in Iraq.”

He added that the gas hub project is a significant win for Fulkrum and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for its team in Iraq.

“We are proud to contribute to a project that will enhance the region’s energy capabilities and are committed to delivering our high standards of service throughout its execution.”

Michael Monica demonstrating the Iso-Smart remote monitoring solution. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

Oil Review Middle East caught up with Michael Monica, director sales, marketing and customer care, GPT Industries at ADIPEC, where the company was showcasing its Iso-Smart remote monitoring solution for pipelines

Iso-Smart, which GPT is currently introducing to the Middle East, is an all-in-one solution for checking Cathodic Protection (on and instant off potentials), Isolation, Bond currents, AC vs. DC on the line, and more from remote locations. The device can be mounted on the pole at any current test station along a pipeline, and incorporates True RMS technology to provide reliable real-time data, helping pipeline owners make informed decisions, address any issues or anomalies before they become critical and comply with pipeline integrity regulations. Combining GPT Industries’ decades of corrosion prevention expertise with the latest remote monitoring technology, it sets a new standard for a versatile, user-friendly remote asset integrity monitoring.

Unique characteristics

“The unique characteristic of this device it that it doesn’t require someone to take measurements physically at the test station, this device will do it remotely,” underlines Monica. “It can gather data and provide instant readings on demand, so the user can see what the condition of their pipeline is anywhere where there's an electrical lead or test station.”

Monica explains that as such, it not only provides significant savings in time and cost but in particular addresses the critical issue of safety, as it eliminates the need for physical inspections which may require crossing property lines or accessing remote or inaccessible locations, particularly valuable in the vast and often harsh terrains of the Middle East.

“The original remote monitors were used on rectifiers, where they can turn the rectifier on and off. This device goes to the next level; you can turn the unit on and off remotely, and actually test the current on your pipeline on demand. If you've got critical bonds on the pipeline, you can monitor the critical bonds. You can also directly measure current on the pipeline, across bonds or isolation joints as opposed to calculating prone potentials across a shunt. So it's a really nice diagnostic tool to determine that you have adequate protection against corrosion.”

He adds that the other unique thing about the device is that it addresses the issue of AC interference on the pipeline, a significant concern for the industry today.

“If pipelines are running through a corridor where you've got overhead power lines, those overhead power lines can put AC current onto the pipeline, and depending upon the amount or the density of the AC current, if it reaches a certain threshold or level, it will significantly increase the potential for corrosion. This device can tell you what your AC density is, so you can put mitigation measures in place to make sure that that you don't have a critical amount on your pipeline.”

Middle East interest

While Iso-Smart is only now being introduced to the Middle East, it has already attracted a lot of interest from operators in the region, given that pipeline integrity and corrosion protection are key concerns.

“Operators are cathodically protecting their pipelines, but they want to be able to determine the status of the current on their pipelines and identify where they have issues with AC current, because it adversely affects their DC current.”

Turning to future plans, Monica says that the company is developing a next-gen compact version of the Iso-Smart that will be able to be fixed inside the test station, thus addressing any issues with potential tampering.

See also https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/technical-focus/revolutionising-asset-integrity-in-the-middle-east-with-iso-smart

https://oilreviewmiddleeast.com/technical-focus/gpt-industries-launches-iso-smart-for-monitoring