NMDC Energy in partnership with Technip Energies and JGC Corporation, have been awarded a contract worth $5.5 billion by Adnoc for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.

The project will consist of two natural gas liquefaction trains with a total LNG production capacity of 9.6 MTPA. The plant will use electric-driven motors instead of conventional gas turbines and will be powered by clean energy.

The plant is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to run on clean power, making it one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants in the world.

The project will more than double Adnoc's LNG production capacity aligning with global natural gas demand and the shift towards decarbonization.

Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NMDC Energy (formerly NPCC), commented, "We are proud to be entrusted by Adnoc with the Ruwais LNG project, which strengthens our position in the UAE’s energy landscape and underscores our dedication to advancing the country’s sustainable development. Utilising nuclear energy for LNG production not only sets a new international standard for low-emission energy but also aligns with the UAE’s strategy for a sustainable future."

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented, "We are honored to have been awarded by Adnoc the Ruwais LNG project, a pioneering initiative in the LNG sector. By powering electrified LNG trains with nuclear energy, this project sets a new standard for energy security and sustainability."

Farhan Mujib, Representative Director, President of JGC, commented, "We are highly honored to have been awarded in this innovative lower-carbon LNG project, which will be the next generation of energy security and sustainability. We are convinced this will contribute to the success of the project and enhance economic growth in the UAE."