NMDC Group has secured a contract valued at over $200 million from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for essential marine dredging operations in the groundbreaking Ruwais LNG Project. This initiative marks the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa to utilize clean energy, highlighting NMDC Group’s expertise in managing substantial marine infrastructure projects and their commitment to promoting critical energy projects worldwide. The contract involves extensive dredging activities, including the excavation of around 15 million cubic meters of material along a 5-km channel with a width of 245 meters. NMDC Group will also implement crucial navigational aids to ensure safe maritime access to the new LNG facility.
Located in Al Ruwais Industrial City in Abu Dhabi, Adnoc’s low-carbon LNG project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains with a combined capacity of 9.6 million metric tonnes per annum. The facility’s use of renewable energy-powered electric motors places it among the world’s lowest-carbon-intensity LNG plants. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC Group CEO, stated: “Securing this contract for Adnoc’s pioneering LNG project highlights NMDC Group’s exceptional capabilities in delivering complex marine infrastructure. This project, which leverages clean energy, aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability—a value deeply rooted in our corporate culture. It strengthens our longstanding partnership with Adnoc and underscores our dedication to advancing the UAE’s energy sector. We are determined to execute this project with the utmost precision, adhering to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our innovative approach and technical expertise will be crucial in bringing this low-carbon LNG facility to fruition, significantly enhancing the UAE’s standing in the global energy landscape,” he added.
Niels de Bruijn, NMDC Dredging & Marine CEO, said: “We are honored to be entrusted with this critical marine dredging project by Adnoc. Our team’s extensive experience in executing large-scale dredging operations, coupled with our state-of-the-art fleet and innovative solutions, will ensure the successful delivery of this project. We are committed to supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global leader in low-carbon LNG production, and this project marks a significant step towards achieving that goal.” Earlier in June, NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of NMDC Group, in collaboration with Technip Energies, was awarded a $5.5 billion contract by Adnoc for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the LNG Growth Project.
