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Technip Energies Secures Major LNG Contract for QatarEnergy's North Field West Project

Key highlights
  • The EPCC contract covers two LNG mega trains, each with an 8 MTPA capacity.
  • The project will increase Qatar's LNG export capacity from 77 MTPA to 142 MTPA.
  • NFW and NFS projects will capture and sequestrate 2.2 MTPA of CO2 combined.
  • Technip Energies has maintained a local presence in Qatar since 1986.

Project Overview

Technip Energies, leading a joint venture with Consolidated Contractors Company and Gulf Asia Contracting, has secured an EPCC contract from QatarEnergy for the North Field West (NFW) project. This involves the construction of two LNG mega trains, each with a capacity of 8 million tons per annum (MTPA).

Capacity Expansion

The NFW project will significantly boost Qatar's LNG export capacity. Combined with the North Field East (NFE) and North Field South (NFS) projects, it will increase the total capacity from 77 MTPA to 142 MTPA.

Environmental Impact

The NFW and NFS projects will capture and sequestrate an additional 1.1 MTPA of CO2 each, totaling 2.2 MTPA, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

Strategic Importance

Qatar holds strategic importance for Technip Energies, which has maintained a strong local presence since 1986, underscoring the long-term partnership between the companies.