Recent deals for the development of two sour offshore gas fields highlight Abu Dhabi’s increasing focus on the offshore sector. With domestic demand rising rapidly, the UAE is increasingly dependent on imports and is looking offshore in a bid to counter this.
US engineering firm KBR was last month awarded contracts to develop three sour gas fields offshore Abu Dhabi. It secured Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contracts for the Dalma field, and for the Hail and Ghasha development project. (CONTINUED - 564 WORDS)