MONTREAL, March 6, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by
Salalah Methanol Company LLC (SMC) for the engineering, procurement
and construction (EPC) of an anhydrous liquid ammonia plant,
including its utilities and off-site infrastructure, in the city of
Salalah, located in the Sultanate of Oman.
The project is expected to begin in March
2017 with SNC-Lavalin initially performing the early works
program. Upon closing of financing by SMC, expected to occur in
June 2017, SNC-Lavalin will continue
with the engineering, procurement of equipment, construction and
commissioning of the facility, which will produce anhydrous liquid
ammonia using a technology provided by Linde Group.
SNC-Lavalin's Abu Dhabi office
will be responsible for the project delivery, supported by local
and international resources, while maximizing the use of in-country
expertise and local workforce during the construction phase.
"SNC-Lavalin has gained direct and relevant experience across
our four sectors of activity over the past 40 years in United Arab Emirates and the greater
Middle East region," said José J.
Suarez, President, Mining & Metallurgy, SNC-Lavalin. "This new
contract is testament of our continued commitment to the region and
strong expertise in delivering world-class industrial facilities,
while integrating a wide range of technologies in our projects," he
added. "We are proud to work with SMC in developing this new
exciting project."
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading
engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player
in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50
countries, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters.
Our teams provide engineering, procurement, construction,
completions and commissioning services together with a range of
sustaining capital services to clients in four industry sectors,
oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power.
SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and
operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete
end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com
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