The Japanese firm Chiyoda Corporation has been selected by QatarEnergy LNG to be responsible for the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) contract for the new onshore liquefied natural gas facilities for liquefied natural gas (LNG) (LNG) facilities for the North Field West (NFW) project, located in Ras Laffan, Qatar. This move is part of the third phase of expansion of the giant North Field, which is key to Qatar’s energy plans.
With this contract, Chiyoda strengthens its position as a strategic partner in the country’s energy infrastructure. NFW’s expansion aims to increase the total LNG production capacity of the LNG production capacity to 142 million tons per annum (MTPA), consolidating Qatar as the world’s leading gas exporter.
QatarEnergy FEED contract strengthens Chiyoda presence
Chiyoda is no stranger to energy development in the region. Through its local subsidiary Chiyoda Almana Engineering LLC, it has executed more than a hundred projects in Qatari territory. This accumulated experience has been key to the confidence placed in its technical and execution capacity.
In addition to its track record in Qatar, the company operates in nearly 60 countries, offering integrated services including engineering design, procurement, construction and maintenance in the energy, petrochemical and environmental sectors.
Long-term objectives and sustainability
The Project North Field West project not only involves an expansion of infrastructure, but also falls within Qatar’s broader energy sustainability goals. Chiyoda, for its part, reaffirms its commitment to collaborate from the earliest stages of development on projects that seek to harmonize energy and the environment.
This new contract represents an opportunity to apply highly efficient engineering solutions in one of the world’s most important LNG production hubs. It also reinforces the business co-creation approach that Chiyoda promotes with its strategic customers.
Regional and strategic perspective
The FEED award to Chiyoda has important implications for Middle East energy strategy. Ras Laffan continues to be a core investment and development hub for liquefied natural gas, and projects such as North Field West are critical to meeting the growing global demand for clean energy.
Chiyoda, by leading this design stage, lays the groundwork for future construction and operation phases, consolidating its role as a key player in the region’s energy transformation.
Source: Chiyoda Corporation
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