The Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract worth USD 350 million to McDermott International Inc to upgrade the Zakum Field Water Injection System.

Located approximately 48 nautical miles North West of Abu Dhabi, the field includes 5 water injection platform modules at Zakum West Super Complex and two modules at Zakum Central Super Complex which are used to maintain pressure in the surrounding wells.

The agreement was signed by Mr Ali Rashid Al Jarwan CEO of Adma Opco and Mr Stewart Mitchell VP & GM of J Ray McDermott Middle East and India.

The former involves installation of new pumps, piping and transformers, the modification of existing instrumentation and equipment and structural reinforcement work of the existing water injection modules at both the Zakum Central Complex and the Zakum West Super Complex.

The latter will take place on the Zakum Central Super Complex and involves the engineering, procurement and construction of a new 3,250 tonnes deck that will house the new water treatment and injection system, power generation equipment and six legged jacket. Engineering will commence immediately with the pressure and capacity upgrades planned for completion within the second quarter of 2012.

Installation will be carried out using vessels from McDermott's regional fleet.

Mr Al Jarwan said that the project will require maximum attention in terms of quality and in this particular project McDermott have demonstrated their competitive edge in terms of quality, schedule and willingness to do the project.

Mr Steve Johnson president & CEO of McDermott said that "This is a significant award for McDermott. Our ability to provide a sound technical solution, backed by our regional capabilities has helped us secure this prestigious award."

(Sourced from Khaleej Times)