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Updated: 05Mar12
 
KJO - Al Khafji Oil Processing Facilities Expansion
Country : Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Project Value : N/A
Sector : Oil and Gas | Exploration & Production, Processing & Separation
Consultant : WorleyParsons Engineering (FEED and Engineering Services)
PMC : Penspen International Limited
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract (2)
Phase:
EPC - Bid Evaluation
Completion: Q4 2014
 
 
Owner : Al Khafji Joint OperationsAl Khafji Joint OperationsLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Shareholders : Saudi Arabian Oil CompanySaudi Arabian Oil CompanyLoading... - Saudi Arabia - 50.00 %
Kuwait Gulf Oil CompanyKuwait Gulf Oil CompanyLoading... - Kuwait - 50.00 %
Location :
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Facility Type : Crude oil processing facilities
Capacity : 350,000 bpd of oil
Background Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO)Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO)Loading... plans to expand the crude oil processing facilities at the offshore Khafji Oil Field in the divided zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

The processing facilities and water treatment facility will serve as infrastructure to support the planned Al Khafji field expansion.

This project is part of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait's plan to increase the divided zone's overall production to 900,000 bpd by 2030.

WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading... is the FEED study and engineering service consultant.

PenspenPenspenLoading... is the PMS.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
Q3 2012 EPCContract for the Hout field associated gas facilities package expected to be awarded
Dec 2013 CompletionOffshore production facilities package expected to be completed
Q4 2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In March 2012, bids for the EPC contract for the Hout Field Associated Gas Facilities package were submitted.

In Q3 2012, the EPC contract for the Hout field associated gas facilities package is expected to be awarded (delayed from Q3 2011).

In December 2013, the offshore production facilities package expected to be completed.

In Q4 2014, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In January 2012, fabrication and engineering works for the offshore production facilities package were in progress.

On 12 July 2011, the PMS contract was awarded to PenspenPenspenLoading... (the contract is part of a 5-year service contract).

In February 2011, fabrication work for the offshore facilities started.

In Q4 2010, KJO cancelled the PMC tendering process due to insufficient proposals and the FEED study was completed.

On 7 October 2010, the EPIC contract for the offshore production facilities was awarded to TechnipTechnipLoading... and the fabrication, transportation and installation sub-contract was awarded to China Offshore Oil Engineering Corporation (COOEC).

On 28 June 2010, bids for the PMC contract overseeing the development of Al Khafji area were submitted.

In March 2006, the FEED study and engineering services contract was awarded to WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading....
Scope of Work Expansion of crude oil offshore facilities including:

- Installation of two integrated wellhead jackets
- Two power distribution platforms
- A main composite submarine cable as well as a number of infield cables,
- A new living quarters platform and control room
- Complete refurbishment of the existing LQ and OCP platforms.
- Diesel storage tanks
- A gas and natural gas liquids export control system
- Onshore and offshore associated gas facilities for the Hout field
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
KJO - Al Khafji Oil Processing Facilities Expansion - Hout Field Offshore Associated Gas Facilities -
KJO - Al Khafji Oil Processing Facilities Expansion - Offshore Production Facilities -
Project News
10-Feb-2010 Saudi, Kuwait extend deadline - Kuwait Times

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Mar 2006 ConsultantEngineering services contract for Al Khafji expansion onshore and offsore works awarded to WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading...
28 Jun 2010 PMCBids submitted for the overall PMC contract
 
Bidders
07 Oct 2010 EPCEPIC contract for the offshore production facilities package awarded to TechnipTechnipLoading...
Q4 2010 FEEDStudy completed
 PMCKJO cancelled the PMC tendering process due to insufficient proposals and the FEED study was completed.
12 Jul 2011 PMCPMS contract awarded to PenspenPenspenLoading...
Q3 2012 EPCContract for the Hout field associated gas facilities package expected to be awarded
Dec 2013 CompletionOffshore production facilities package expected to be completed
Q4 2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

10-Feb-2010 Saudi, Kuwait extend deadline - Kuwait Times
 
Al Khafji Joint Operations Company Building, Al Khafji Port Area, P.O. Box 688, Al Khafji 31971, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-765-2000 | Fax: +966 3-766-1751 | Email: mtdadmin@kjo.com.sa | Website: http://www.kjo.com.sa
  • Name: Elias Karim
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +966 3-765-2000 ext:87307
 
WorleyParsons Engineering
Consultant - FEED and Engineering Services
Al Dhafir Tower, 13th Floor, Najda Street, Najda District, P.O. Box 44169, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-676-6439 | Fax: +971 2-676-6429
  • Name: Fouad Bekdash
    Position: General Projects Manager
    Tel: +971 2-495-1404
 
Al Yasat Tower, 3rd Floor, Office 303, Al Najda Street, P.O. Box 46562, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-679-2526 | Fax: +971 2-678-0913 | Email: uaemail@pensen.com
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