UK-based Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a technical services agreement contract by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) for Mina Al Fahal Refinery, Sohar Refinery, Aromatics Plant and Polypropylene Plant
According to the three-year contract, the project management company will provide specialist process and technology engineering support, process safety improvement and maintenance programme support for the refineries and chemical plants. It includes an expert helpdesk service to troubleshoot plant processes, optimise production, reduce energy and utilities costs and improve plant reliability, safety and environmental performance.
Roberto Penno, president for Asia, Middle East, Africa and southern Europe market at Amec Foster Wheeler, said, “This contract opens up exciting opportunities for us in the region. The agreement covers a wide range of our capabilities including increasing optimisation and we look forward to being able to demonstrate and deliver our capabilities for Orpic.”
However, the company has not divulged into any financial detail.
