Zadco assesses pipeline off Abu Dhabi

Feb. 25, 2005
Zakum Development Co. (Zadco) let a conceptual engineering contract to J P Kenny, a Wood Group affiliate, for a potential replacement for the 60-km, 42-in. Zakum Main Oil Line (MOL) off Abu Dhabi.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Feb. 25 -- Zakum Development Co. (Zadco) let a conceptual engineering contract to J P Kenny, a Wood Group affiliate, for a potential replacement for Zakum Main Oil Line (MOL) off Abu Dhabi.

The 60-km, 42-in. pipeline carries oil produced by Upper Zakum field from the Zakum Central Complex to Zirku Island.

Zadco, in which Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and Japan Oil Development Co. are the major shareholders, is assessing the need to replace the 23-year-old pipeline.

The contract covers site surveys, safety and risk assessment, value engineering, and conceptual design. It includes an option for J P Kenny to provide front-end engineering services if Zadco decides to proceed with the project.