Abu Dhabi - February 17, 2016: Dolphin Energy today announced it has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), to accommodate hardware for its Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS) at its new facility based in Kizad.

A signing ceremony was held at Dolphin Energy's offices, attended by Dolphin Energy's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Adel Ahmed Albuainain, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, as well as other senior management officials from both companies.  

The EPRS project allows Dolphin Energy to intervene at short notice and address any damage sustained to its subsea pipelines (the 48" export line and the twin 36" sea lines). The project incorporates the development of a pipeline repair capability that encompasses the organization, resources, documentation and processes that support intervention, recovery and repair in the shortest time possible.

Strategically located at the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), the AED 55 million facility on a 45,388 square metre plot will accommodate all EPRS hardware which will be housed, maintained and kept in a state of readiness in the event it is required.

"The Dolphin Gas Project meets 30% of the UAE's energy requirements every single day so it is a significant strategic asset. The EPRS will allow us to address in the shortest time possible any damage sustained to our subsea pipelines and enhances our approach to risk management, quality and excellence. We are delighted to join forces with Abu Dhabi Ports in this way, whose support is critical in helping us maintain energy security for the country," explained Mr Adel Ahmed Albuainain.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, commented: "We are proud to support Dolphin Energy's project by providing ready-built infrastructure and the integrated services needed to ensure the uninterrupted availability of natural energy resources. The EPRS project demonstrates Kizad's capability and facilities to host technologically advanced projects. This facility on Kizad's Modular Path, which enables smooth movement of large plants and equipment to and from Khalifa Port to the customer's site, will also draw attention to our combined efforts to enable economic developments while sustaining environmental needs."

The first major equipment order for two subsea pipe handling frames is expected to be awarded by the middle of April 2016 for delivery in August 2017. The new emergency/marine base is scheduled for hand-over in September 2017 and completion of the EPRS project is expected by the beginning of 2018.   

Dolphin Energy Limited
Dolphin Energy Limited was created to develop substantial energy projects throughout the GCC and to create long-term economic wealth and new business opportunities for GCC citizens, far into the future.

Dolphin Energy's major strategic initiative, the Dolphin Gas Project, involves the production and processing of natural gas from Qatar's North Field, and transportation of the dry gas by sub-sea export pipeline from Qatar to the UAE, which began in July 2007.

The long term customers for Dolphin Energy gas from Qatar are ADWEC (Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company), DUSUP (Dubai Supply Authority) and OOC (Oman Oil Company). Each has signed a gas supply agreement with Dolphin Energy for 25 years.

Dolphin Energy is owned 51 percent by Mubadala Development Company, on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi - and 24.5 percent each by Total of France and Occidental Petroleum of the USA. Detailed information about Dolphin Energy can be found on www.dolphinenergy.com

For further information contact:
Mariam Al Badr
Director Corporate Communications
Tel +971 2 6995500
Fax +971 2 6995578

About Abu Dhabi Ports
Established in 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports' core objective is to facilitate the diversification of the economy by stimulating trade and development. This is done by delivering high quality maritime services, supporting partners' infrastructure projects and setting up new companies and joint ventures in the ports and logistics sectors.

The flagship state-of-the -art Khalifa Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone play a big role, supporting the diversification of the economy.  Khalifa Port was inaugurated on 12/12/12 by UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The port's semi-automated container terminal handles all of Abu Dhabi's container traffic, after its transfer from Zayed Port, the historic port in the city centre.

Phase One of Khalifa Port has a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs and 12 million tonnes of general cargo. Further phases of development will occur as market demand requires. When all phases are complete, Khalifa Port will be able to handle 15 million TEUs and 35 million tonnes of general cargo per year.

Abu Dhabi Ports manages nine commercial, logistics, community and leisure ports, and Khalifa Industrial Zone which is serving a range of logistics and manufacturing investors. Abu Dhabi Ports is boosting Abu Dhabi's economic growth and diversification, following Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030.

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