QP invites three groups to bid for North Field LNG train construction

Qatar Petroleum (QP) has invited three groups to bid for engineering procurement and construction packages on liquefied natural gas (LNG) mega-trains as it expands production at its North Field reservoir, the company said. The first group invited is a joint venture between Chiyoda Corporation and Technip France SA, the second comprises JGC Corporation and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd and the third Saipem SPA, McDermott Middle East Inc. and CTCI Corporation 19. Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi said: “This tender package comes in line with QP’s plan to move into the next phase of the North Field Expansion project, which will culminate in the award of EPC contract in Jan 2020. page 13