The inauguration ceremony.

Mitsubishi Power has inaugurated its first-ever JAC gas turbine assembled in Saudi Arabia at its Dammam Assembly Facility, coinciding with its 60th anniversary of operations in the Kingdom

The first state-of-the-art M501JAC gas turbine will be delivered to the 475 megawatts (MW) Amiral Cogeneration Plant in Jubail, Eastern Province, which will supply electricity and steam to the Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) strategic petrochemical complex. The SATORP strategic petrochemical complex is expected to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Gulf.

At the Dammam Assembly Facility, Mitsubishi Power assembles heavy duty gas turbines, including the state-of-the-art M501JAC. The facility plays a key role in advancing localisation while positioning the Kingdom as a regional hub for advanced power generation solutions and advancing Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

The successful assembly of the turbine is supported by Mitsubishi Power’s Saudi National Program, which equips Saudi nationals with advanced technical expertise for the energy sector. Thanks to the programme, over 50% of Mitsubishi Power employees in Saudi Arabia are Saudi nationals, both male and female. They gain advanced technical skills for the energy sector through on-the-job training and knowledge exchange programmes both in Saudi Arabia and in Japan.

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province was in attendance at the inauguration, as was the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Japanese Embassy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Minister Masahiro Tada.

“We are deeply honoured by the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province at this ceremony, to inaugurate our first JAC gas turbine assembled in Saudi Arabia. Our gas turbines, assembled here at our Dammam Assembly Facility, will play a pivotal role in supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to accelerate economic growth and achieve its decarbonisation goals, in line with Saudi Vision 2030,” commented Takao Tsukui, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.

“As we celebrate 60 years of partnership in the Kingdom, this milestone reflects our enduring commitment to Saudi Arabia, enhancing localisation, empowering Saudi talent, and delivering our most advanced technologies to support the Kingdom’s energy transition and industrial development.”.

Mitsubishi Power began operations in Saudi Arabia with its first supply of boilers to Aramco in Abqaiq in 1965 and has since been active in power projects with major utilities and industrial companies in the Kingdom.

The KM250 will add 250 mn standard cu/ft per day of new processing capacity.

Middle East-based natural gas company, Dana Gas PJSC, and exploration and production company, Crescent Petroleum, have started commercial gas sales from the KM250 gas expansion project (KM250) at the Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq 

The KM250 will add 250 mn standard cu/ft per day of new processing capacity, a 50% increase, boosting Khor Mor’s total output to 750 mn stamndard cu/ft per day. This can support Iraq’s burgeoning power demand by delivering significant new volumes of clean-burning natural gas.

The US$1.1bn project was backed by financing from the Bank of Sharjah, the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and proceeds from Pearl Petroleum’s US$350mn senior secured bond issued in 2024 and listed on Nordic Alternative Bond Market. The project generated employment for more than 10,000 people and involved the delivery of more than 6,000 tonnes of steel and 6.2 mn man-hours, making it one of the largest private-sector infrastructure builds in Iraq in recent years.

Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum and board managing director of Dana Gas, said, “Delivering KM250 ahead of schedule marks a significant achievement for Crescent Petroleum, Dana Gas, and our Pearl Consortium partners. This accomplishment highlights our ongoing dedication to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, demonstrates our capacity to unlock its vast energy resources, and reinforces our commitment to generating jobs, enhancing local services, and providing cleaner, more reliable energy for the Region and the Country.”

“I am especially grateful for the strong support of the KRG and local authorities, whose cooperation helped us overcome challenges and sustain momentum throughout the project. I would also like to recognise the outstanding leadership of Richard Hall, CEO of Dana Gas, who navigated the complex dynamics and guided the project to successful completion eight months ahead of schedule.”

Richard Hall, CEO, Dana Gas, said, “Completing KM250 early is a huge milestone for Dana Gas and reflects the hands-on approach we brought to the project in the absence of the main contractor. By assuming operational oversight, Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum were able to focus delivery, resolve issues quickly, and restore momentum – yielding real results on the ground.

“The additional capacity strengthens our production profile and is expected to deliver substantial annual revenue for Dana Gas. It also supports our mission to deliver stable, cleaner energy to KRI communities, reduce diesel dependence and advance the region’s ambition for 24-hour electrification.”

The RAG sourced from offshore and onshore oil fields will be treated at the plant to remove impurities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

LTEH Onshore, L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business, has won an ‘ultra-mega’ order for setting up a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant and related facilities in the Middle East

The company has won the order in consortium with the Greece-headquartered Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. (Offshore) (CCC).

The scope of work 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 offsite and integration with existing facilities.

L&T, as the lead partner, will be responsible for engineering and procurement, while CCC will handle the construction activities.

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.

S N Subrahmanyan, chairman & managing director - L&T, said, “The ultra-mega order reaffirms L&T’s position as a trusted partner in delivering mega energy infrastructure. It underscores our growing global footprint and ability to execute projects of high complexity in partnership with leading players like CCC. We deeply value the confidence reposed in us and remain committed to creating long-term value through safe, sustainable and timely execution”.

Subramanian Sarma, deputy managing director & president - L&T, added, “This project is not just about scale but is also about bringing in advanced engineering, long-term reliability measures and complex brownfield interfaces to deliver value-added products. The order strengthens L&T’s role in shaping energy security, while deepening the relationship with oil & gas companies through world-class execution”.

The acquisition will combine the global footprint of APC and leading technology of GRC. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Saudi Arabia-headquartered Alkhorayef Petroleum Company (APC), a global leader in artificial lift solutions, has acquired GRC Technologies LLC, supplier of precision downhole gauges and well instrumentation

With the acquisition, APC now adds ESP sensors to its range — which includes ESP pumps, motors, protectors, intakes, gas handling devices and surface electrical equipment — strengthening its position as a global end-to-end ESP solutions provider.

GRC Technologies will deliver accurate and reliable data, analytics and scalable digital intelligence, helping customers to optimise performance and extend asset life and opening the path to autonomous operations, where data-driven insights evolve into predictive, autonomous field optimisation. By combining the research and development strengths of both APC and GRC Technologies, the integration of artificial intelligence into artificial lift optimisation can be significantly advanced.

“GRC has been a quiet powerhouse in the ESP industry for a century. By joining the APC family, we are expanding our capability, closing the physics gap and positioning ourselves to deliver greater innovation and reliability for our customers,” said Mohamed Doghmi, president, Alkhorayef Petroleum Company.

“For over 100 years, GRC has set the standard for gauge reliability in the world’s most challenging wells. With APC’s resources and support, we will remain the trusted independent supplier our customers rely on, while accelerating our journey from gauges to intelligence — and ultimately from knowledge to autonomy,” said William Milne, senior director, GRC Technologies.