28 July 2016
DOHA: SNC-Lavalin, one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world, yesterday announced that it has been awarded a five-year engineering consultancy and support services contract by the Qatar-based Oryx GTL, a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum (51 percent) and Sasol of South Africa (49 percent), for its gas-to-liquids (GTL) complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

The contract is with its local entity, Qatar Kentz, and is aligned to support Oryx GTL's long-term sustaining capital plan.

The agreement sets out predefined rates for a number of work elements that will be required at the facility, including general engineering, feasibility studies, modelling, drawings and documentation.

"We are delighted to establish this five-year agreement with Oryx GTL, at a time when the industry is looking for continued development of assets," said Christian Brown, President, Oil & Gas, SNC-Lavalin.

"This agreement positions SNC-Lavalin for success in achieving our vision of being an essential trusted partner to our clients, and we can quickly engage on many work fronts required on the project over the coming years."

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