L&T Secures Ultra-Mega Natural Gas Liquids Plant Order in Middle East
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L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business (part of L&T Energy Hydrocarbon) has been awarded a major contract in the Middle East, described as an “ultra-mega” order, to build a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant and allied facilities for processing rich associated gas (RAG).
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Key Details
The scope covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of an NGL plant and associated utilities/off-site facilities.
RAG from offshore and onshore oilfields will be processed to remove impurities like H₂S, CO₂ and H₂O, and produce value-added output such as lean sales gas, ethane, propane, butane and hydrocarbon condensate.
L&T is leading a consortium with Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. (CCC – Greece-based); L&T has responsibility for engineering and procurement, while CCC handles construction.
Though the exact value has not been publicly disclosed across all details, the classification “ultra-mega” by L&T means contracts above INR 15,000 crore (≈ USD 1.7 billion) in their system.
Strategic Implications
For L&T: This contract reinforces the company’s position as a major EPC player in large scale hydrocarbon infrastructure in the Middle East. It signals that L&T’s global footprint is expanding, particularly in high complexity onshore hydrocarbon projects.
For the Middle East region: The on-going investment in processing rich associated gas (RAG) indicates a continued focus on upstream and midstream integration — turning raw gas associated with oil production into higher-value products rather than flaring or minimal processing.
For the energy market: The commissioning of such NGL plants helps increase the supply of feedstocks (ethane, propane, butane) critical for petrochemicals, and supports gas monetisation strategies in gas-abundant regions.
Risks & Considerations
Execution complexity: Projects of this scale typically involve large brownfield interfaces, stringent HSE requirements, and coordination among multiple stakeholders. Meeting schedule and cost targets will be critical for L&T’s margin and reputation.
Geopolitical / regional risks: Operating large-scale hydrocarbon infrastructure in the Middle East brings exposure to commodity cycles, regulatory changes, local content requirements and logistic/operational risks.
Market dynamics: Growth in NGL supply must align with downstream demand (petrochemicals, LPG, exports). Over-capacity or weak downstream off-take could affect the project economics.
Conclusion
This latest order demonstrates that L&T is stepping up its presence in the Middle East hydrocarbon onshore sector, and the award is a clear vote of confidence in its engineering & project execution capabilities. As the project moves from award to execution, the key will be keeping tight control on schedule, cost and integration with existing infrastructure.
