Adnoc Gas has initiated the bid process for the largest engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package, which involves building a major new gas plant for the multibillion-dollar Bab Gas Cap (BGC) development in Abu Dhabi.

Project Scope and Strategic Importance

The BGC development is a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking three currently undeveloped gas cap reservoirs. The produced gas will be routed to the new processing facility. The company is in the final stages of reaching a final investment decision (FID) for this and the related Umm Shaif Gas Cap project.

EPC Package Details and Value

The initial expressions of interest (EoIs) have been sought for this primary EPC package, which is estimated to be worth more than $6 billion. The workscope is significant, involving the construction of at least two gas processing trains, each with a capacity exceeding 900 million cubic feet per day.

Greenfield and Brownfield Workscopes

The gas plant project encompasses both greenfield and brownfield components:

• The greenfield scope includes inlet separation, condensate stabilisation, acid gas removal units, gas dehydration, natural gas liquid recovery, gas compression, sour water treatment, and related facilities.
• The brownfield scope involves tie-in facilities, the Habshan sulphur granulation plant, and other key existing infrastructure.

Additional Project Packages and Timeline

Beyond the main gas plant package, the BGC project includes several other smaller EPC packages, for which EoIs were launched the previous year. These cover surface facilities for early works, onshore pipelines, and on-process buildings. The final investment decision for the overall BGC development is anticipated by 2026.

Broader Capital Investment Context

The BGC project forms part of Adnoc Gas's capital investment plan extending to 2029. This plan includes other large-scale projects such as the Rich Gas Development, IGD-2, Meram, and the Ruwais LNG export facility. The BGC development is linked to upstream oil and gas field operations and is noted for its potential to yield substantial condensate volumes in addition to gas.

Location and Company Stance

The planned BGC gas plant will be located in the Habshan area, approximately 170 kilometres from Abu Dhabi city. Adnoc Gas has declined to comment on the bid process, stating it does not comment on speculation regarding commercial negotiations.