Engineering Excellence: MEIL Lands High-Value $225 Million EPC Project from Kuwait Oil Company

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), a diversified Indian industrial conglomerate headquartered in Hyderabad, has been awarded a significant contract worth $225.5 million (KWD 69.23 million) by Kuwait Oil Company to develop a state-of-the-art gas sweetening facility at the West Kuwait oilfield. The project contract was finalized following MEIL’s successful bid earlier this year.

The facility’s primary objective is to process up to 120 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of sour gas, which contains high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) up to 4% and carbon dioxide (CO2) up to 10%. This sour gas requires chemical absorption treatment to remove these corrosive and toxic components, ensuring the gas is sweetened, dry, and suitable for transport through KOC’s pipeline network.

Under an EPC model, MEIL will oversee engineering design, procurement of equipment, construction, and commissioning of the plant. Additionally, the project incorporates Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) managed under a Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) framework, enhancing the plant’s efficiency and sustainability.

The sweetened gas will be routed to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant at Mina Ahmadi Refinery for further processing. The process also includes critical gas dehydration stages to prevent moisture-related pipeline issues such as freezing or hydrate formation, which could disrupt transportation.

This contract underscores MEIL’s growing prominence in international oil and gas infrastructure projects, bolstered by its technical expertise, comprehensive service offerings, and proven track record. The project aligns with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s long-term strategy to boost hydrocarbon production capacity to four million barrels per day by 2035.

Notable Updates:

MEIL awarded $225.5 million EPC contract by Kuwait Oil Company for gas sweetening plant.

Facility will treat 120 MMSCFD of sour gas containing up to 4% H2S and 10% CO2.

Project includes chemical absorption for gas sweetening and subsequent dehydration to protect pipelines.

Sulfur Recovery Units to operate on Build, Own, and Operate (BOO) model.

Sweetened gas to supply LPG plant at Mina Ahmadi Refinery.

Facility vital for Kuwait’s long-term hydrocarbon optimization and emissions reduction.

Contract enhances MEIL’s international footprint in oil and gas infrastructure.

Project execution expected to elevate production efficiency and meet global energy demands.

This milestone contract marks a significant achievement for MEIL, reflecting its capacity to deliver specialized infrastructure solutions on a global stage, enhancing energy security and environmental compliance.

Sources: Saudi Gulf Projects, Trade Arabia, MEED, Global Flow Control