The National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) has awarded a major contract to Abu Dhabi-based Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC) for supply of 87 km of 34 submerged arc welding line pipes for a new gas pipeline project coming up in the emirate.
The award will increase Lower Zakum field’s gas production capacity from 430 million to 700 million standard cubic feet per day, supporting ADNOC’s plans to cater for increasing global energy demand.