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Covering major construction projects in the Middle East
Updated: 18Mar09
 
Abu Dhabi Ports Company - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ)
Also Known As : Mina Zayed Port
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 24,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Infrastructure | Ports, Industrial Zones
Consultant : Han Padron Associates (Offshore)
PMC : Bechtel Corporation
Profile Type :  Master Project  | Related Projects (3)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2028
 
 
Owner : Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports CompanyLoading... - UAE
Location :
Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Payment Terms : Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK)
Facility Type : Industrial zone and port
Capacity : 22 million TEU 
35 million tonnes of cargo 
30,000 residents
Background Abu Dhabi government plans to develop Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) at Taweelah and mandated Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPCADPCLoading...) to oversee the project.

The Port and the Industrial Zone will be developed separately. The Khalifa Port will be developed in 5 phases and will include a container handling terminal and piers for handling raw and bulk cargos. The Port will replace Abu Dhabi's largest existing port, Mina Zayed by 2012. The Mina Zayed port will then be redeveloped into a residential and commercial area. Khalifa Industrial Zone will be developed in 2 Areas (A and B). It will comprise of free zones, offering 100% foreign ownership to companies and individuals.

KPIZ will cater to a number of industrial clusters, including base metals, heavy machinery, transport vehicle assembly, chemicals, shipyards, building materials, processed foods and beverages, light manufacturing and assembly, small and medium enterprises, trade and logistics, information and communication technology, alternative energy and others.

On 2 June 2007, ADPCADPCLoading..., DP WorldDP WorldLoading... and Economic Zones World (EZW) signed cooperation agreements. According to the agreements, DP WorldDP WorldLoading... will operate the Khalifa Port and EZW will operate the Free Trade and Logistics Zone located in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.

Bechtel is the Program Management Services (PMS) consultant. Bechtel will manage and co-ordinate the master planning, design and construction of the port and associated infrastructure.

Han Padron from the US is carrying out the master plan for the offshore work. EIA from Australia is carrying out the master plan for the onshore work. Arab Centre Engineering Service (ACES) is working on the onshore geotechnical investigations.
Current Status In July 2009, Leighton Holdings was awarded the USD 381 million construction contract of the onshore port facilities.

In March 2011, Area A of Khalifa Industrial Zone is expected to be completed.

In Q2 2012, the first phase of Khalifa Port is expected to be completed.

In 2028, the overall project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events On 9 March 2009, bids were submitted for the master plan review contract.

In March 2009, Abu Dhabi Ports Company decided to appoint a project consultant to review the master plan due to amendments in the port's scope such as the possibility to integrate the port with the industrial city and the addition of an automated container handling system instead of a manual system.

In March 2008, the USD 272 million earthwork contract for Area A of Khalifa Industrial Zone was awarded to Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting Establishment.

On 1 October 2007, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPCADPCLoading...) awarded the Phase 1 A dredging and reclamation contract of the Khalifa Port to a consortium comprising of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company, Boskalis Westminster Middle East and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company. The contract is worth approximately USD 1.5 billion.

In 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... was cooperating with Mubadala on talking to potential investors on setting up business in the port zone. The company has also invited expressions of interest from international companies to start operating in the zone.
Scope of Work Work in Khalifa Port is divided to 5 phases and includes:
- Creation of a 2.6 million sq. m. marine platform
- Dredging and Reclamation works
- Construction of a 32 km quay wall and 7.3 km breakwaters
- Construction a 4.6 km causeway

Khalifa Port will be built offshore and connected to the onshore industrial zone by a four-km bridge or causeway.

Work in Khalifa Industrial Zone is divided to 2 Areas and includes:
- Area A (50 sq. km) includes a port, a heavy industry, a medium and heavy industry and trade and logistics areas.
- Area B (95 sq. km) includes residential, commercial, retail, heavy industry, medium and light industry, high technology and trade and logistics areas.
Financing Source In January 2009, HSBC, Fortis and BNP Paribas signed a USD500 million deal to finance the project.

In December 2008, the one year deals with HSBC and National Bank of Abu Dhabi were extended by 2 years.

In February 2008, ADPCADPCLoading... and HSBC signed a USD125 million one year revolving credit facility.

On 16 December 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... signed a USD300 million loan with National Bank of Abu Dhabi to meet initial construction costs of Khalifa Port. The deal is ADPCADPCLoading...’s maiden debt financing and will be a revolving credit facility for a one-year period.

In June 2007, HSBC was appointed as the financial adviser and advises ADPCADPCLoading... on the financing options available including debt, equity and mezzanine structures.
Expected Schedule
PhaseScheduleDescription
Design Q2 2009 The master plan review contract is expected to be awarded
Completion Apr 2012 First operation of port expected to begin
  2028 Construction of all phases expected to be completed
Related Projects
Type Project Name Contract Value
Abu Dhabi Ports Company - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Industrial Zone (Area A) USD 272,000,000
Abu Dhabi Ports Company - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Port - Onshore Port Facilities USD 381,000,000
Abu Dhabi Ports Company - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Port - Phase 1 (Dredging and Reclamation) USD 1,500,000,000

Project Schedule

SchedulePhaseDescription
2006 PMC International Bechtel Company awarded the PMC contract
 
Bidders Awarded
  • Bechtel Corporation
  • Kellogg Brown and Root
  • Parsons International
  • Bechtel Corporation
Oct 2007 Construction Contract awarded to the consortium of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company, Boskalis Westminster Middle East and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company for Phase 1 Dredging and Reclamation of Khalifa Port
Feb 2008 Construction Dredging works started
Mar 2008 Construction Contract awarded to Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting Establishment for Area A of Khalifa Industrial Area
Jan 2009 Planning HSBC, Fortis and BNP Paribas signed a deal to finance the project.
Mar 2009 Design Bid submission deadline for the master plan review contract
Q2 2009 Design The master plan review contract is expected to be awarded
Apr 2012 Completion First operation of port expected to begin
2028 Completion Construction of all phases expected to be completed

Project News

28-Oct-2009 First Phase of ADPC’s Khalifa Port ‘on Track’ - Khaleej Times
03-Mar-2009 Abu Dhabi to invest $24bn in industrial port and city project - Emirates Business 24/7
21-Jun-2008 ADPC, Borouge sign MoU to provide port services at Khalifa Port - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
30-Apr-2008 Khalifa Port : an Environmental-Friendly Project - WAM (Emirates News Agency)
26-Mar-2008 ADPC awards Dh1b deals to Al Jaber and Ghantoot - Gulf News
18-Mar-2008 Dredging and reclamation work at Khalifa Port site commences - Khaleej Times
14-Feb-2008 ADPC set to award landfill contract - Gulf News
05-Feb-2008 Abu Dhabi ports company signs credit facility with HSBC - Press Release
16-Dec-2007 Abu Dhabi Ports takes 1st loan for $10bn project - Emirates Business 24/7
25-Oct-2007 UAE: Adpc signs Dh5.5b contract for Phase-1 of Khalifa Port - Khaleej Times
» More News
 
Abu Dhabi Ports Company Building, Mina Street, Mina Zayed Area, P.O. Box 54477, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2-695-2000 | Fax: +971 2-695-2177,+971 2-695-2111 | Email: info@adpc.ae | Website: http://www.adpc.ae
  • Name: Ahmad Said Al Kalili
    Position: Managing Director
    Tel: +971 2-697-5146
    Fax: +971 2-697-5174
    Email randa.nohra@adpc.ae
  • Name: Carlos Borde
    Position: Director of Strategic Planning and Commercial Development
 
Han Padron Associates
Consultant - Offshore
P.O. Box: 261557 Jebel Ali, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-8873284 | Fax: +971 4-8873287 | Website: http://www.han-padron.com
 
Suite 1501 - 15th Floor, H.E. Sh. Sultan Bin Surour Al Dhahiri Bldg., (Lulu Center Bldg.), Al Salam Street - Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971-2-699 8400 | Fax: +971-2-676 0899
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