L&T Wins Ultra-Mega Gas Compression Contract in Middle East

MUMBAI — Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) announced on August 24, 2026, that its energy hydrocarbon unit signed a major contract for an ultra-mega gas compression project in the Middle East.

The regulatory disclosure, filed with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited, classifies the project in L&T's "Ultra-Mega" order category, placing the total contract value above 150 billion Indian rupees ($1.8 billion). The award underlines expanding infrastructure and energy execution capabilities across regional international markets.

Technical Scope and EPC Implementation Details

The project will be executed by L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore (LTEH Onshore). The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) scope spans comprehensive sour gas processing, utility infrastructure, and specialized power transmission installations:

• Gas Compression Facilities: Construction of new onshore gas compression plants, including gas inlet facilities, propane refrigeration units, and produced water handling systems.

• Sour Gas Processing: Systems built to process sour gas in strict compliance with international client technical standards.

• Substation Infrastructure: L&T’s Power Transmission & Distribution division will build two 230 kV extra-high-voltage substations to supply dedicated power to the compression facilities.

• Turnkey Execution: The package follows a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) delivery model covering design, supply, installation, and commissioning.

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Official Sources Section

Regulatory disclosures for the contract award were submitted under compliance filings to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). Full press announcements and corporate documentation are hosted directly on the Larsen & Toubro official portal.

Official Statements

"The contract marks the start of a strategically important project that will add significant gas compression capacity and utility infrastructure," said E.S. Sathyanarayanan, Senior Vice President and Head of L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore. "The project draws on our extensive experience in executing large and complex hydrocarbon facilities and reinforces our capability to deliver integrated solutions for challenging sour gas applications."

Why It Matters

The contract bolsters L&T's global order book in the hydrocarbon sector and strengthens trade ties between Indian engineering firms and Middle Eastern energy producers. For investors and stakeholders, winning multi-billion-dollar international contracts provides strong long-term revenue visibility, supporting high-tech manufacturing employment and supply-chain operations across India and the Middle East.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Contract Value: Exceeds ₹150 billion (classified as an Ultra-Mega order).

• Executing Unit: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore (LTEH Onshore).

• Region: Middle East.

• Core Infrastructure: Onshore gas compression plants, sour gas systems, and two 230 kV substations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an "Ultra-Mega" order mean for Larsen & Toubro?

L&T classifies any single contract valued over ₹15,000 crore (150 billion Indian rupees) as an "Ultra-Mega" order in its official regulatory reporting financial matrix.

Which division within L&T will manage the project?

The contract will be handled primarily by L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore (LTEH Onshore), with supporting power substation infrastructure built by L&T's Power Transmission & Distribution division.

What technical facilities are being built under this contract?

The scope includes gas inlet facilities, gas compression systems, condensate handling, propane refrigeration units, associated utilities, and two 230 kV extra-high-voltage substations.

Source: Official regulatory disclosures filed with BSE Limited, the National Stock Exchange of India, and official releases from Larsen & Toubro.