Adnoc takes FID on Hail and Ghasha gas project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has announced the final investment decision and award of contracts for the Hail and Ghasha offshore gas development project, which aims to operate with net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it said on October 5.
The project, which is part of Abu Dhabi's Ghasha Concession, is expected to produce more than 1.5bn ft3/day of gas before the end of the decade.
The Hail and Ghasha development design combines decarbonisation technologies into one integrated solution. The project will capture 1.5mn tonnes/year of CO2, taking Adnoc's committed investment for carbon capture capacity to almost 4mn tonnes/year.
The CO2 will be captured, transported onshore and stored underground, while low-carbon hydrogen is produced that can replace fuel gas and further reduce emissions. The project will also leverage clean power from nuclear and renewable sources from the grid.
The final investment decision follows a recent announcement by Adnoc to double its carbon capture capacity target to 10mn tonnes/year of CO2 by 2030.
The first EPC contract for the offshore facilities includes facilities on artificial islands and subsea pipelines. It has been awarded to a joint venture between National Petroleum Construction Company and Saipem.
The second EPC contract will deliver the onshore scope, including CO2 and sulphur recovery and handling. It has been awarded to Tecnimont.