NPCC builds ‘one of world’s largest offshore platforms’ for ADNOC

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated one of the world’s largest offshore oil platforms manufactured in the UAE by the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a part of Senaat, for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Source: NPCC

NPCC said on Wednesday that the Umm Lulu Gas Treatment Platform (ULGTP) – weighing 32,000 metric tonnes (MT) and measuring 77.7 meters x 83.5 meters – nearly as tall as London’s Big Ben, is one of five platforms manufactured by NPCC at its 1.3 million sqm fabrication yard in Abu Dhabi.

This is part of an EPC contract awarded by ADNOC to NPCC, in consortium with TechnipFMC, for a large offshore super complex at the major Umm Lulu field. The total weight of the super complex is over 102,648 MT. The ULGTP will form a key part of the Umm Lulu field infrastructure.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, said: “The completion of this key infrastructure asset marks another significant milestone for ADNOC as we drive oil production capacity towards four million barrels per day by end of 2020, delivering on our smart growth strategy and meeting increasing global demand for energy.”

Dr. Mohamed Rashed Al Hameli, Chairman of NPCC, said: “Our technological developments and digital transformation have brought a qualitative leap to the UAE’s manufacturing sector. This achievement will establish us as a partner of choice for energy majors globally.”

Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NPCC, said: “Abu Dhabi is now a leading exporter of EPC services and we are proud to be the ambassadors of this transformational change.”

Earlier, NPCC had commissioned eight platforms for Umm Lulu Package 1. The two phases mark an investment of over $2.5 billion. The contract includes the laying of over 2,555 kilometers of cable and 150 kilometers of pipeline by NPCC.


Spotted a typo? Have something more to add to the story? Maybe a nice photo? Contact our editorial team via email.

Offshore Energy Today, established in 2010, is read by over 10,000 industry professionals daily. We had nearly 9 million page views in 2018, with 2.4 million new users. This makes us one of the world’s most attractive online platforms in the space of offshore oil and gas and allows our partners to get maximum exposure for their online campaigns. 

If you’re interested in showcasing your company, product or technology on Offshore Energy Today contact our marketing manager Mirza Duran for advertising options.