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SERVICES recognition as an international port facility, the necessary expertise and certifications
Mugharraq Port is now well equipped to meet for rig construction. The technologically
AD Ports creates oil & gas both the regional and global requirements of advanced rigs will be the first of their kind
the Middle East’s leading energy players.”
to be constructed in the Sultanate of Oman,
logistics base at Mugharraq facility, Mugharraq Port has undergone marking a step change in the rig building
A high-performing commercial maritime
capabilities in country.
Port extensive modernisation in recent years approximately $100m to build the new rigs
KCA Deutag Energy LLC will invest
with AD Ports Group investing heavily
Aligned with national efforts aimed at driving in the development of the port’s logistical in the Sultanate of Oman and expects to
the growth of the UAE’s energy sector, AD infrastructure and capabilities, as well as commence operations in the second half of
Ports Group has signed a new agreement enhancing its capacity to meet the evolving 2023. Around 40% of this value will be spent
with Eni Abu Dhabi B.V., the Abu Dhabi- needs of the region’s fast-developing offshore with Omani suppliers, including local small
based branch of the world-renowned Italian oil and gas segment. and medium enterprise (SME) companies.
Integrated Energy Company, to establish Boasting over 480m of heavy-lift berths, The project has high In-Country Value
a marine logistics base at Mugharraq Port six dedicated Ro-Ro ramps, and over 85,000 (ICV) and will provide many benefits to the
supporting offshore drilling operations in the sqm of yard, Mugharraq Port provides a wide local economy and community including:
heart of Al Dhafra region. range of general cargo handling, bulk, break- - Securing employment for existing and
Mugharraq Port’s ultra-modern bulk, and logistics support services. additional resources at IDTEC across the 18-
infrastructure and its strategic location close The port was also recently recognised as month build period.
to the region’s offshore oil and gas facilities an international port facility and received its - Subcontracting of significant work
will be made available to Eni Abu Dhabi official certification from the UAE’s Ministry including machining, construction and
operations. of Energy and Infrastructure as per the commissioning to Omani SMEs.
In addition to being provided a dedicated guidelines of the International Code for the - Establishment of IDTEC as an
quay wall, marshalling yard, as well as Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPS American Petroleum Institute (API) licensed
manpower and logistical equipment, the Code). As part of its new status, Mugharraq manufacturer for rig structures in Oman, with
company will also have access to liquid mud Port is now able to receive and service a host long-term opportunities for skilled jobs to
and bulk plant facilities onsite. of international and local vessels. support this and future projects.
Saif Al Mazrouei, Head of Ports Cluster, WAM - Training and upskilling of Omani
AD Ports Group, said, “It gives us great personnel during the construction phase.
pleasure to welcome Eni Abu Dhabi, a major KCA Deutag wins rig This includes building skills of, and transfer
player in the world’s energy industry, who of knowledge to, Omani personnel – focusing
leads several offshore operations around contract from PDO on engineering, operation and maintenance
the world, to join our flourishing industrial of mechanised and automated rigs to achieve
maritime community within the Al Dhafra Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) will 100% Omani crews after four years of
region. award KCA Deutag Energy LLC a ten-year operation.
“Utilising the industry-leading contract for the provision of drilling services - In addition to training its own employees
infrastructure and service capability that we with four new highly automated rigs that will in operation of the advanced rigs, KCA
have on offer at Mugharraq Port, Eni will be be built in the Sultanate of Oman. The project Deutag Energy LLC will:
able to operate in proximity to its offshore enhances an existing strong relationship - Extend the opportunity to partake
drilling facilities benefiting operational between the two companies. in the training, knowledge transfer and
efficiency.” The ten-year contract comes with options rig construction to personnel from other
Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Port Director - to extend for a further two years and, with drilling companies, developing the skills
Al Dhafra Region, AD Ports Group, said, those options included, has a total value and competencies in the operation and
“Mugharraq Port has a rich history as a around $550m. maintenance of modern, high-tech equipment
leading maritime facility in Al Dhafra region The innovative rigs will be constructed of a further 10 local people
that has long supported a wide-range of by International Drilling Technology Co. - Offer summer internships to 16
offshore, general cargo, bulk and break-bulk, (IDTEC) in Oman. IDTEC, majority owned undergraduates from Omani universities to
and commercial logistics operations. by the KCA Deutag Group, is the group’s be involved in the design, construction and
“With enhanced capabilities to serve the local rig manufacturing and servicing commissioning of the rigs. KCA Deutag
GCC’s oil and gas market, as well as the recent company, which has already acquired Energy LLC will then offer employment to at

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