MEIL wins USD 225.5 mn gas sweetening project from Kuwait Oil Company

These projects underscore MEIL’s leadership in the hydrocarbon industry and its commitment to advancing energy independence and innovation.

Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) has secured a USD 225.5 million contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to develop a gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility in West Kuwait, marking a major expansion of its footprint in the Middle East.

The project, awarded on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis with a buyback option for KOC, will be executed in two phases — an execution period of 790 days followed by a five-year operation and maintenance phase.

According to the company’s statement, the project involves the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new gas sweetening and sulphur recovery facility (NGSF) at West Kuwait’s oilfields. Located near Booster Station BS-171, the facility will process 120 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of sour gas containing up to 4 percent hydrogen sulfide and 10 percent carbon dioxide.

The associated Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) will include two trains of 100 tonnes per day (TPD) each, achieving 99.9 percent overall sulphur recovery efficiency. The treated gas will be dehydrated and transported through KOC’s network to the Mina Ahmadi Refinery for further processing — supporting Kuwait’s push for cleaner fuel production and stricter environmental compliance.

Gas sweetening is the process of removing acidic gases like hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas to make it safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant for use. The purified gas will be dehydrated and sent through KOC’s pipeline network to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant at Mina Ahmadi Refinery for further processing.

“The project supports Kuwait’s focus on sustainable energy, cleaner fuel production, and environmental safety. We are honoured to partner with Kuwait Oil Company for this strategic gas sweetening facility in West Kuwait. This project reflects MEIL’s commitment to delivering world-class energy infrastructure that enhances environmental safety and operational efficiency,” said P Doraiah, Director, MEIL.

With this strategic win, MEIL has strengthened its position in the Middle East’s oil and gas sector, reaffirming its capability in executing complex hydrocarbon projects. The company is also building similar Sulphur Recovery Units for the Rajasthan Refinery and the Mongol Refinery.

These projects underscore MEIL’s leadership in the hydrocarbon industry and its commitment to advancing energy independence and innovation. The MEIL Group has an extensive international portfolio, with projects in Mongolia, Tanzania, Italy, and other countries across sectors such as drinking water, hydrocarbons, and power.