ADNOC Offshore - Expansion of Upper Zakum Field Development: Package I
ADNOC Offshore is undertaking the development of the expansion of the Upper Zakum Offshore Field Development Package 1 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
This project leverages artificial islands, AI-enabled control systems, and clean-grid power to significantly boost oil production capacity in the Upper Zakum offshore concession.
It aims to raise current output from around 1.0 million barrels per day to 1.5 million bpd. Key components include new wellhead facilities, separation and processing units, utilities, water injection systems, pipelines, and modernization tie-ins.
The outcomes will include greater reliability, reduced emissions through the use of cleaner energy and digital automation, enhanced reservoir recovery, and strengthened long-term production to support both domestic demand and export requirements.
This project is a part of the Expansion of the Upper Zakum Field Development
The US$5666 million project includes the following:
1. Installation of an integrated gas lift compression system
2. Installation of gas dehydration and vapour recovery units
3. Installation of seawater intake pumps
4. Installation of seawater filtration system
5. Installation of electro chlorination package
6. Installation of instrument air and air dryer packages
7. Installation of nitrogen generation and chemical injection packages
8. Installation of pipe racks and modular rooms
9. Construction of associated facilities
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21 April 2026
The client is in final discussions to award the main contractor, and the main contract bids are still under evaluation.
16 March 2026
The main contract tender is not yet awarded.
29 January 2026
The commercial bids have been submitted and the following companies have submitted the bids. Larsen & Toubro, Tecnicas Reunidas, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation, Saipem and Technip.
09 January 2026
The main contract commercial bid submission deadline is due on January 15, 2026. (Source: MEED)
26 November 2025
The bids are currently under evaluation and the following companies have submitted the main contract bids are Technip, Larsen & Toubro, Saipem, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation, Tecnicas Reunidas.
23 November 2025
The main contractor tender has been issued and the technical bids have submitted on November 20, 2025. (Source: MEED)
25 June 2025
The client is preparing to start the tendering process for the main engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender in early July. (Source: MEED)
09 June 2025
The main contract tender has not yet issued on the project.
06 December 2024
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract for pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) and FEED services. (Source: MEED)