Name of the Project
Crude flexibility project.

Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Client
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Project Description
The project will introduce crude processing flexibility at ADNOC’s Ruwais oil refinery.

The planned modifications include the addition of an atmospheric residue desulphurisation (ARDS) unit that will enable the refinery to process the Upper Zakum crude or other similar crudes. The ARDS technology is extensively used in upgrading medium to heavy petroleum oils and residues to more valuable clean environment-friendly transportation fuels and to partially convert the residues to produce low-sulphur fuel oil and hydrotreated feedstocks. 

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
$3.1-billion.

Duration
The refinery modifications are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Samsung Engineering and CB&I (engineering, procurement and construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ADNOC, tel +971 2 707 0000 or fax +971 2 602 3389.