Steady progress is being made on the mega refinery project in Duqm region of Oman with nearly 13 per cent of the EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) work already completed, according to Oman News Agency.
Three EPC contractors are handling the work including a Técnicas Reunidas-Daewoo Engineering & Construction Company JV for EPC Package 1 (Process Units); a Petrofac-Samsung Engineering JV for EPC Package 2 (Utilities and Offsites) and a joint venture between Saipem SpA and CB&I for EPC Package 3 (Offsite Facilities).
The scope of work includes excavation works, concrete pouring for foundations of buildings and the construction of pipe-rack.
A total of 4,769 workers have been mobilised by all EPC contractors with 3,275 at site to start the initial works of the construction.
Under the EPC1 package, civil and foundations works will continue at site for civil packages besides setting up pipe rack foundations, tanks, pits and roads. Reinforced Concrete superstructure work, foundation works on buildings and excavations for underground piping is currently under way.
The EPC2 package involves the buildup of the temporary site facilities including warehouse construction and completion of offices. Fencing also continues, as well as excavations and foundation works for the main substation 490 and administration buildings.
The construction of EPC3 sub-package (C) work has started with general site clearing blasting and fill works to allow the start of foundations for tanks, said the ONA report.
Furthermore, excavation work has completed. In addition to that, 25 cabins and 10 office modules have been delivered and installed for the temporary construction facilities, it added.
On the project, CEO Dr Salim bin Saif Al Huthaili said: "Once delivered, the refinery project will contribute in boosting the Omani economy and will be a catalyst for growth in the Special Economic Zone of Duqm."
"It will also contribute to the emergence of other industries in the zone and will contribute in creating direct and indirect job opportunities for locals," he added.
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