SOGAT

In the Middle East which has the world's largest sour gas reserves, the pressure of demand from expanding economies, particularly in the UAE with their daily gas consumption of 7.4 bcf and Saudi Arabia, is resulting in further exploitation of their sour gas resources. Foremost among this region's projects is the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which plans to be gas self -sufficient by 2030 and ADNOC has announced the Optimum Shah Gas Expansion (OSGE) project to be completed next year. It will increase the processing capacity of the plant by 13 per cent, from 1.28 to 1.45 billion standard cubic feet per day (SCFD). Moreover, ADNOC recently called for fresh FEED contract bids for the Ghasha scheme, and have awarded contracts for two substantial onshore and offshore packages for Dalma sour gas development, part of the huge Ghasha project which is expected to be a phased development in order to de-risk the project. ADNOC's commitment to responsible oil and gas production is reflected by the signing..

Primary location: Abu Dhabi Uae