Indian Firm MEIL Lands Major Gas Project in Kuwait: A New Chapter

In a major win for India’s engineering sector, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) has secured a contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to build a gas sweetening and recovery facility in western Kuwait. The award, valued at around USD 225.5 million (KWD 69.23 million), signals strong confidence in MEIL’s capabilities and the growing importance of gas infrastructure in the Gulf.

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🛠 Project Scope & Technical Details

• The facility is designed to treat sour gas—removing hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)—to produce “sweet & dry” gas fit for KOC’s pipeline network.

• MEIL will handle the project under a traditional EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) model. Meanwhile, Sulfur Recovery Units (SRUs) will operate under a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) contract.

• The plant is expected to process up to 120 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of sour gas, with feed containing up to ~4% H₂S and ~10% CO₂.

• The treated gas will feed into the Mina Ahmadi refinery’s LPG processing units, which requires high-quality gas free of acids and moisture.

🌐 Strategic & Industry Implications

This contract win carries broader implications beyond just a project win:

1. Validation of Indian EPC Strength: MEIL’s success reinforces Indian firms’ reputation in global energy infrastructure, especially in complex gas processing domains.

   
   

2. Kuwait’s Gas Strategy: Kuwait is actively seeking to upgrade its gas handling capacity, reduce flaring, and optimize hydrocarbon utilization. Projects like this facilitate gas monetization while improving environmental performance.

   
   

3. Energy Transition & Emissions: With tighter emissions standards globally, investments in gas cleaning (removing H₂S/CO₂) and sulfur recovery become critical. This project aligns with that thrust.

📊 Key Facts at a Glance