The Dorra offshore gas field development, located in the neutral zone between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, is progressing with a key project management consultancy (PMC) tender. The field is operated by Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiaries, and is slated to produce 1 billion cubic feet of gas and 84,000 barrels of condensate daily.

PMC Bid Submission and Contractors

At least four major engineering contractors have recently submitted bids for the PMC role, indicating the project is regaining momentum after delays. Sources identified Worley, Wood, KBR, and Technip Energies as likely bidders, though this could not be independently confirmed. Other companies, namely Kent and Tecnicas Reunidas, were previously interested but are no longer in contention for the deal.

Scope of the PMC Role

The awarded PMC contractor will have a substantial scope, overseeing multiple onshore and offshore engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) packages. The offshore workscope is particularly significant, potentially involving over 50,000 tonnes of fabrication and spread across up to three packages. These include gas wellhead topsides, flowlines, umbilicals, a central gathering platform complex, and export pipelines and cables. Onshore, the PMC will manage a package comprising a monoethylene glycol recovery plant, water treatment facilities, and other related infrastructure.

Geopolitical Context and Existing Contract

The development proceeds amidst a long-standing territorial dispute over the field, which Iran refers to as Arash and also claims sovereignty over. Despite these geopolitical sensitivities, KJO is advancing with the project. Separately, an EPCI contract for up to seven wellhead offshore jackets has already been awarded to India's Larsen & Toubro; this package will be managed by a different PMC contractor.