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Updated: 22Dec11
 
ADPC - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone
Also Known As : Mina Zayed Port, KPIZ
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 24,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Infrastructure | Ports
Consultants : EIA Consultants (Master plan) |  Han Padron Associates (Master Plan - Offshore) |  Mouchel Parkman (Detailed design)
PMC : Bechtel Corporation
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract Package (4)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2030
 
 
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 t of cargo 
30,000 residents
Background Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports CompanyLoading... (ADPCADPCLoading...) plans to develop Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) at Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The purpose of the project is to cater for 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.

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 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.

Bechtel CorporationBechtel CorporationLoading... is the PMC.

Han Padron is the master plan consultant for the offshore work.

EIA is the master plan consultant for the onshore work.

Arab Centre Engineering Service (ACES) is working on the onshore geotechnical investigations.

Mouchel Parkman is the detailed design consultant for the onshore port facilities.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q2 2012 CompletionOnshore port facilities expected to be completed
Aug 2012 CompletionOffshore terminal expected to be completed
H2 2012 CompletionArea A of Khalifa industrial zone is expected to be completed
2013 CompletionPhase 1 expected to be completed
2030 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In December 2011, the construction of the offshore terminal was ongoing.

In Q2 2012, the onshore port facilities are expected to be completed.

In August 2012, the offshore terminal is expected to be completed.

In H2 2012, area A of Khalifa industrial zone is expected to be completed.

In 2013, the first phase of Khalifa port is expected to be completed.

In 2030, the overall project is expected to be completed (delayed from 2028).
Previous Events In October 2011, earth works by Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentGhantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentLoading... for Area A of Khalifa Industrial Zone were completed.

In June 2011, the construction works were ongoing.

In October 2010, the infrastructure contracts of area A of Khalifa industrial zone were awarded to Consolidated Contracting Engineering and ProcurementConsolidated Contracting Engineering and ProcurementLoading... (CCCCCCLoading...) for the North area and Al Habtoor Leighton GroupAl Habtoor Leighton GroupLoading... for the Central and South areas.

In September 2010, the onshore civil works and building contract was awarded to Hyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyLoading.... The dredging and reclamation works of phase 1 were completed.

In July 2010, the construction contract of the offshore terminal package was awarded to the JV of Ed Zueblin and Al Jaber Transport and General ContractingAl Jaber Transport and General ContractingLoading....

In June 2010, ADPCADPCLoading... awarded the port systems contract to Al Jaber GIS joint venture. The contract involves the detailed design, procurement, integration and installation of the control systems at Khalifa Port including a Port Operating System; a Vessel Traffic System; Security; CCTV; Telephony and communications; and all associated fiber optic and control system cabling.

In November 2009, the study of the concept master plan for Khalifa industrial zone area B and the workforce accommodation area was under execution.

In July 2009, the USD 381 million construction contract of the onshore port facilities was awarded to Al Habtoor Leighton GroupAl Habtoor Leighton GroupLoading....

On 9 March 2009, bids were submitted for the master plan review contract.

In March 2009, ADPCADPCLoading... 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 ContractingAl Jaber Transport and General ContractingLoading... and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentGhantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentLoading....

In February 2008, dredging works started.

On 1 October 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... awarded the USD 1.5 billion dredging and reclamation contract for Phase 1 A of the Khalifa Port to the consortium of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) CompanyArchirodon Construction (Overseas) CompanyLoading..., Boskalis Westminster Middle EastBoskalis Westminster Middle EastLoading... and Hyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyLoading....

On 2 June 2007, ADPCADPCLoading..., DP WorldDP WorldLoading... and Economic Zones World (EZW) signed cooperation agreements, according to which: DP WorldDP WorldLoading... will operate the Khalifa Port and EZW will operate the free trade and logistics zone located in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.

In 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... invited international companies to submit their EOIs to start operating in the zone.

In 2006, the PMC contract was awarded to Bechtel CorporationBechtel CorporationLoading....
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

Building works include:
- An offshore clinic
- A fire station
- A harbor master building
- A worker services building
- 4substations
- Maintenance and repair workshops

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 July 2010, the National Bank of Abu DhabiNational Bank of Abu DhabiLoading... was appointed as the financial adviser.

In January 2009, HSBCHSBCLoading..., Fortis and BNP ParibasBNP ParibasLoading... signed a USD 500 million deal to finance the project.

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

In February 2008, ADPCADPCLoading... and HSBCHSBCLoading... signed a USD 125 million one year revolving credit facility.

On 16 December 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... signed a USD 300 million loan with National Bank of Abu DhabiNational Bank of Abu DhabiLoading... to meet the 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, HSBCHSBCLoading... was appointed as the financial adviser. HSBCHSBCLoading... will advise on the financing options available including debt, equity and mezzanine structures.

In 2007, ADPCADPCLoading... was cooperating with MubadalaMubadalaLoading... on talking to potential investors to set up business in the port zone.
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
ADPC - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Industrial Zone Area A USD 272,000,000
ADPC - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Port - Offshore Terminal USD 272,300,000
ADPC - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Port - Onshore Port Facilities USD 381,000,000
ADPC - Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone - Khalifa Port - Phase 1 (Dredging and Reclamation) USD 1,500,000,000
Project News
19-Oct-2010 $3b KPIZ deals awarded by ADPC; Oracle supports - Khaleej Times
06-Oct-2010 Al Habtoor Leighton wins $285m port project - Gulf News
05-Oct-2010 Construction of Khalifa Industrial Zone to begin soon - Khaleej Times
04-Oct-2010 Dh484m deal for flagship Khalifa Port project awarded - Gulf News
03-Oct-2010 First phase of Port Khalifa project to be finished soon - Gulf News
19-Sep-2010 ADPC awards AED 1.208 billion building works contract to Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd - Press Release
27-Jul-2010 ADPC awards AED 1.028 billion building works contract to ED Zublin and Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting - Press Release
18-Jul-2010 NBAD to advise Khalifa Port project - Gulf News
29-Apr-2010 India firm wins Khalifa port power deal - Gulf News
16-Mar-2010 Major Abu Dhabi infrastructure, transport projects on schedule - Emirates 24|7
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Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
2006 PMCContract awarded to Bechtel CorporationBechtel CorporationLoading...
 
Bidders Awarded
  • Bechtel Corporation
  • Kellogg Brown and Root
  • Parsons International Limited
  • Bechtel Corporation
01 Oct 2007 ConstructionContract awarded to the consortium of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) CompanyArchirodon Construction (Overseas) CompanyLoading..., Boskalis Westminster Middle EastBoskalis Westminster Middle EastLoading... and Hyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyHyundai Engineering and Construction CompanyLoading... for Phase 1 Dredging and Reclamation of Khalifa Port
Feb 2008 ConstructionDredging works started
Mar 2008 ConstructionContract awarded to Al Jaber Transport and General ContractingAl Jaber Transport and General ContractingLoading... and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentGhantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentLoading... for Area A of Khalifa Industrial Area
09 Mar 2009 DesignBids submitted for the master plan review contract
Jul 2009 ConstructionOnshore port facilities contract awarded to Al Habtoor Leighton GroupAl Habtoor Leighton GroupLoading...
Jun 2010 ConstructionPort systems contract awarded to Al Jaber GIS joint venture
Jul 2010 ConstructionOffshore terminal contract awarded to the JV of Ed Zueblin and Al Jaber Transport and General ContractingAl Jaber Transport and General ContractingLoading...
Sep 2010 ConstructionInfrastructure and roads contract awarded to Al Habtoor Leighton GroupAl Habtoor Leighton GroupLoading...
 ConstructionOnshore civil works and building contract awarded to Hyundai Engineering and Construcion Company
 CompletionDredging and reclamation works of phase 1 completed
Oct 2010 ConstructionInfrastructure contracts of Area A of Khalifa industrial zone awarded to Consolidated Contracting Engineering and ProcurementConsolidated Contracting Engineering and ProcurementLoading... (CCCCCCLoading...) for the North area and Al Habtoor Leighton GroupAl Habtoor Leighton GroupLoading... for the Central and South areas
Oct 2011 CompletionEarth work by Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentGhantoot Transport and General Contracting EstablishmentLoading... for Area A of Khalifa industrial zone completed
Q2 2012 CompletionOnshore port facilities expected to be completed
Aug 2012 CompletionOffshore terminal expected to be completed
H2 2012 CompletionArea A of Khalifa industrial zone is expected to be completed
2013 CompletionPhase 1 expected to be completed
2030 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

19-Oct-2010 $3b KPIZ deals awarded by ADPC; Oracle supports - Khaleej Times
06-Oct-2010 Al Habtoor Leighton wins $285m port project - Gulf News
05-Oct-2010 Construction of Khalifa Industrial Zone to begin soon - Khaleej Times
04-Oct-2010 Dh484m deal for flagship Khalifa Port project awarded - Gulf News
03-Oct-2010 First phase of Port Khalifa project to be finished soon - Gulf News
19-Sep-2010 ADPC awards AED 1.208 billion building works contract to Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd - Press Release
27-Jul-2010 ADPC awards AED 1.028 billion building works contract to ED Zublin and Al Jaber Transport and General Contracting - Press Release
18-Jul-2010 NBAD to advise Khalifa Port project - Gulf News
29-Apr-2010 India firm wins Khalifa port power deal - Gulf News
16-Mar-2010 Major Abu Dhabi infrastructure, transport projects on schedule - Emirates 24|7
» More News
 
Abu Dhabi Ports Company Building, Mina Road, Mina Zayed Area, P.O. Box 54477, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-695-2000 | Fax: +971 2-695-2177 | Email: info@adpc.ae | Website: http://www.adpc.ae
  • Name: Raed Krayen
    Position: Development Manager
    Email raed.krayen@adpc.ae
  • Name: Ahmad Al Kalili
    Position: Managing Director
    Tel: +971 2-697-5146
    Fax: +971 2-697-5174
 
Mouchel Parkman
Consultant - Detailed design
Kornish Tower, 0th floor, Khalidiyah, P.O. Box 94288, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-667-9117 | Fax: +971 2-681-3944
 
Han Padron Associates
Consultant - Master Plan - Offshore
Jebel Ali, P.O. Box 261557, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-887-3284 | Fax: +971 4-887-3287 | Website: http://www.han-padron.com
  • Name: Tony Bryan
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 4-887-3484
 
EIA Consultants
Consultant - Master plan
Harwell Innovation Centre Building, Curie Avenue, Oxford, Harwell, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1235-838568 | Website: www.environmentalassessment.eu
 
H.E. Sh. Sultan Bin Surour Al Dhahiri Building, 15th floor, Al Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-699-8400 | Fax: +971 2-676-0899
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