ADNOC Gas - Project 5.0 Rich Gas Development Project: Ruwais NGL Fractionation Train V: Phase 3
ADNOC Gas is undertaking the construction of a natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation train at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
This project, as part of the Rich Gas Development (RGD) programmeâs Phase 3, involves adding the fifth NGL fractionation unit to the Ruwais Natural Gas Liquids facility. It will incorporate systems for treatment, sweetening, and gas regeneration, as well as a propane refrigeration system. The plant is designed to separate hydrocarbon components such as ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and pentane from raw natural gas and produce them to high quality standards. With a planned capacity of around 23,000 tonnes per dayâor about 8 million tonnes per yearâit aims to significantly increase ADNOC Gasâs export-traded NGL output. The key outcomes include higher value product recovery, support for downstream petrochemical and fuel blending industries, and enhanced economic returns. The project is set for completion by 2030.
The US$4300 million project includes the following:
1. Construction of an NGL fractionation plant with a capacity of 23,000 t/d or about 8 million tonnes a year
2. Construction of downstream treatment units
3. Installation of sulfur recovery units
4. Laying of flares and interconnection pipelines with existing facilities
5. Construction of two propane liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks and one paraffinic naphtha storage tank
6. Construction of the central control building
7. Construction of outstations, substations, and plant amenities
8. Installation of electrical power connections
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11 August 2026
The final investment decision(FID) is achieved with a budget of US$8.2 billion for the development of the project. (Source: MEED)
23 July 2026
The construction works are yet to commence.
11 March 2026
Tecnimont has been awarded a FEED to EPC contract for the development of the project. (Source: MEED)
10 February 2026
The final investment decision is expected to be made in the first quarter of 2026. (Source: MEED)
23 January 2026
The project is experiencing delays due to the client receiving bids that exceed the approved budget. (Source: MEED)
10 December 2025
Commercial bids have been submitted for FEED works on December 08, 2025. (Source: MEED)
09 October 2025
The technical bids for FEED works have been submitted, we are in the process of identifying the bidders and the commercial bids submission are expected to be submitted by November 2025. (Source: MEED)
30 September 2025
The technical and commercial bids submission for FEED works has been extended to October 6 2025 and November 2025. (Source: MEED)
28 July 2025
The main contract tender is yet to be awarded.
22 May 2025
The main contract tender is yet to be awarded on the project.
26 March 2025
The contractors are planning to submit their feed proposals by September and client is expected to award the main EPC contract by November. (Source: MEED)
26 February 2025
The main contractor bids are under evaluation.
17 January 2025
The client has selected the following contractors to perform feed work as part of the design competition: JGC Corporation, Technip Energies, and Tecnimont. (Source: MEED)
12 December 2024
The main contract tender has been issued, and the technical and commercial bids are currently under evaluation. The following companies have submitted bids for the feed works: Technip Energies, Petrofac, GS Engineering and Construction, JGC International, Tecnimont, and Tecnicas Reunidas. (Source: MEED)
11 September 2024
The EOI has been submitted. The main contract tender is expected to be issued by the end of 2024. The following companies are participating in this project: NPCC, Technip Energies, Petrofac, Hyundai E&C, JGC International, Tecnimont, Saipem and Samsung Engineering.
19 March 2024
The client has issued an expression of interest (EoI) document with submission due on March 11, 2024. The main tender for the projectâs FEED-to-EPC competition is expected to be issued by the end of March 2024. The owner company, Adnoc, plans to select contractors for the FEED contest in May 2024. (Source: MEED)