Construction scheduled to be completed in June next year
Abu Dhabi - Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings, one of the leading names in fast track and turnkey construction in the Middle East, has been awarded an AED 85 million contract by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), for the construction of the new TAKREER Research Center. The research centre is part of the Petroleum Institute Campus, being developed by ADNOC at Sas El Nakhl in Abu Dhabi.
The contract encompasses construction of a three-storey research center building (G+2), comprising laboratories, workshops, pilot plant, gas bunker and offices in addition to all related MEP services and infrastructure. The total built-up area for the facility is 6,000 square metres and is scheduled for completion in June 2009.
Once complete, the research center will enhance ADNOC's performance in various operations including refining of crude oil, supply of petroleum products and production of granulated sulphur in compliance with domestic and international specifications. Through this center, TAKREER will also provide a boost to employment opportunities for UAE national workforce by equipping them with the requisite skills.
In his comments on the contract, Mr. Bahaa Harb, General Manager at Amana Abu Dhabi, said: "It is a matter of privilege for us to be selected for the implementation of this prestigious TAKREER Research Center project. Our selection has been done on the basis of Amana's successful track record with ADNOC, our competitive pricing and our ability to provide fast execution coupled with professional and high quality performance."
He added: "Amana had executed similar successful projects for ADNOC in the last 4 years, including the 12,500 square metres Petroleum Institute Support Facilities, the 28,000 square metres Female Educational Facility, the 12,000 square metres Technical Institute in Al Shamkha and the 21,000 square metres Male and Female High Schools. Like all previous projects, we wish to complete this project within the stipulated budget and timeframe. The most important aspect is to guarantee ADNOC that our construction will meet the highest standards of safety and quality and maintain the end-users' operational and technical requirements."
In his comments, Mr. Awaidha Murshed A. Al Murar, Civil Projects Division Manager at ADNOC, said: "We have been entrusted by TAKREER to manage the turnkey execution of this project to the highest quality and safety standards. In this regard, ADNOC is proud to be associated again with Amana on this project where we have already witnessed their successful work in our earlier projects. Amana's competitive offer coupled with a commitment to high quality standards and delivery resulted in our decision to award them this contract."
Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings is the regional leader in the design-build of industrial and commercial facilities, with over 1,500 buildings constructed across the region.
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About Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings
Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings is a leading regional turnkey contractor. With twelve operational offices in the Middle East, Amana provides to its clients that unique combination of local knowledge coupled with regional reach. Amana is the regional leader in its ability to deliver turnkey solutions for extremely time sensitive industrial and commercial projects on time, within budget and with the quality requirements. www.amanabuildings.com
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