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KNPC - Ahmadi Refinery - Ethane Recovery Unit (ERU)
Country : Kuwait
Project Value : USD 441,000,000
Sector : Oil and Gas | Refinery
Consultant : Fluor Kuwait
Contractor : Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
Completed
Completion: Feb 2009
 
 
Owner : Kuwait National Petroleum CompanyKuwait National Petroleum CompanyLoading... - Kuwait
Location :
Shuaibah Industrial Area, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Facility Type : Ethane Recovery Unit
Capacity : 1,140 million cu.ft./d
Background Kuwait National Petroleum CompanyKuwait National Petroleum CompanyLoading... (KNPC) plans to modernize the natural gas liquids (NGL) plant at Al Ahmadi refinery by enhancing the ethane recovery rate from the current 55% to 96%.

The unit will handle 1,140 million cu.ft./d. of gas.

Shell Technology of the Netherlands is the technology provider.

Fluor DanielFluor DanielLoading... is the FEED consultant.
Latest Events In February 2009, the project was completed (delayed from September 2008).

In Q4 2007, commissioning of the project started.

In April 2005, the EPC contract was awarded to Hyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering & Construction CompanyLoading....

In July 2004, the ITB for the EPC contract was issued.
Scope of Work Construction of an 1,140 million cu.ft./d ethane recovery unit (ERU) with associated facilities.

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Jul 2004 EPCITB issued
Dec 2004 EPCBidders submitted their proposals
Apr 2005 EPCContract awarded to Hyundai Engineering & Construction
 
Prequalified Bidders Awarded
  • Chiyoda Corporation
  • Costain Oil and Gas
  • Daelim Engineering and Construction
  • Foster Wheeler International
  • JGC Corporation
  • LG Engineering & Construction
  • Snamprogetti Kuwait
  • Technip Abu DhabiTechnip Abu DhabiLoading...
  • Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
  • LG Engineering & Construction
  • Petrofac Limited
  • Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
Q4 2007 CommissioningCommissioning started
Sep 2008 CompletionProject was expected to be completed
Feb 2009 CompletionProject was completed
 
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Owner 
Kuwait National Petroleum Company Building, Ali Al Salem Street, Al Deira Area, P.O. Box 70, Kuwait City Safat 13001, Kuwait, Al Assimah
Tel: +965 2398-9900 | Fax: +965 2398-6188 | Email: webmaster@kpmc.com.kw | Website: http://www.knpc.com.kw
  • Name: Hashem Al Rifaai
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +965 2320-3980
  • Name: Saleh Al Harbi
    Position: Team Leader, Engineering and Construction
    Tel: +965 320-1015
    Fax: +965 473-9066
 
Fluor Kuwait
Consultant 
Al Ahmadi, P.O. Box 9763, Al Ahmadi 61008, Kuwait
Tel: +965 2398-9783 | Website: http://www.fluor.com
 
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
Contractor 
5 Building, 24 Street, Sabah Al-Salem, P.O. Box 24314, Kuwait
Tel: +965 552-9060 | Fax: +965 552-9147 | Website: http://en.hdec.kr/
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