MONTREAL, Dec. 10, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) is pleased to announce that Qatar Kentz, a member of the
SNC-Lavalin Group, has been awarded a four-year
multi-million-dollar call-off contract, with a possible two-year
extension, by Qatar Shell for its Pearl Gas-To-Liquids (GTL)
onshore and offshore facilities in Qatar.
As EPCM and construction contractor for onshore and offshore
Pearl GTL facilities, Kentz will manage the EPCM work for all
services related to plant changes, as well as minor, base and
medium projects. This will include project management, engineering
and specialist studies, procurement and logistics, construction and
commissioning management, and the execution of construction
works.
Located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Pearl GTL is the world's
largest source of GTL products, capable of producing 140,000
barrels of GTL products each day. The plant also produces 120,000
barrels per day of natural gas liquids and ethane. The new phase of
the project will allow Qatar Shell to continue to enhance local
development.
The project award follows the acquisition of Kentz by
SNC-Lavalin on August 22, 2014. The
acquisition of one of the world's top oil and gas service providers
has transformed SNC-Lavalin's capabilities in the sector, creating
a group of approximately 20,000 high-caliber employees with
end-to-end expertise for large and complex projects. SNC-Lavalin
and Kentz are now combining their industry leading capabilities for
the direct benefit of clients.
"We are thrilled to have an opportunity to strengthen our
excellent relationship with Qatar Shell, which began with our first
contract for Pearl several years ago," said Christian Brown, President, Oil & Gas,
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. "This is a highly strategic contract for us
since we will be providing complete EPCM services to our client as
needed for at least four years.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and
construction groups in the world and a major player in the
ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries,
SNC-Lavalin's employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in
a variety of industry sectors, including mining and metallurgy, oil
and gas, environment and water, infrastructure and clean power.
SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and
operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete
end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com
About Qatar Shell
Qatar Petroleum and Shell delivered two of the largest energy
projects in the world in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Pearl Gas to
Liquids (GTL) is the world's largest GTL plant and cements
Qatar's position as the GTL
capital of the world.
The Qatargas 4 Liquefied Natural Gas project (QP (70%) and Shell
(30%)) combines Shell's global leadership in LNG with Qatar's position as the world's largest LNG
supplier.
Shell has established a world-class research and development
facility and a learning centre, the Qatar Shell Research &
Technology Centre, at the Qatar Science & Technology Park.
Shell has a financial commitment to invest up to $100 million on programmes at the Centre over a
10-year period.
In December 2011 Shell and QP
signed a HOA to jointly develop a world-class petrochemicals
complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City. For more information
visit: www.shell.com.qa
SOURCE SNC-Lavalin