Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is advancing its strategic plan to increase oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2027. A key component of this effort is the Nasr-115 offshore oilfield expansion project, for which the company is nearing a contractor decision.

Nasr-115 Project and Tender Status

Adnoc is evaluating commercial offers for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the second phase of the Nasr-115 project. The goal is to increase the field's production capacity to 115,000 barrels per day by 2027. At least three contractors—McDermott International, NMDC Energy, and China's Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC)—have submitted bids, with a final selection expected within weeks.

Project Scope and Field Background

The new EPC scope involves significant offshore infrastructure, including the construction of two wellhead towers and jackets, one manifold tower, a new gas lift pipeline, and over 30 kilometres of additional subsea cables and pipelines. The work also includes modifications and upgrades to existing facilities. The Nasr field began production in 2015 at approximately 25,000 barrels per day and was later expanded to 85,000 barrels per day. Existing infrastructure includes nine wellhead towers, an offshore super complex, and associated subsea pipelines and cables.

Broader Strategic Context

This project is part of Adnoc's broader P5 strategy and a five-year investment plan of up to $150 billion. The company is pursuing multiple offshore expansion projects across several Abu Dhabi oilfields—including Upper Zakum, Lower Zakum, Umm Shaif, Bab, and Belbazem—to maintain and scale up the emirate's overall production capacity from its current level of 4.85 million barrels per day.