Technip Energies consortium wins major QatarEnergy contract for North Field West LNG project, boosting capacity, integrating CCS, and advancing low-carbon energy goals.
A consortium spearheaded by Technip Energies, in collaboration with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) and Gulf Asia Contracting (GAC), has secured a significant Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contract from QatarEnergy. The contract pertains to the development of onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure for the North Field West (NFW) project in Qatar, marking another major milestone in the country’s ambitious LNG expansion strategy.
The awarded contract involves the construction of two large-scale LNG production trains, each designed to deliver a capacity of 8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). These trains will essentially replicate the design and engineering approach currently being implemented in the North Field South (NFS) project, where Technip Energies and CCC are already engaged. Once operational, the two trains under the NFW project will collectively contribute an additional 16 MTPA of LNG output, further strengthening Qatar’s position as a global leader in LNG production.
Although the exact financial value of the contract has not been disclosed, it has been classified by Technip Energies as a “major” award, indicating a revenue value exceeding €1 billion (approximately $1.2 billion). This development forms a crucial part of Qatar’s broader North Field expansion program, which includes the North Field East (NFE), North Field South (NFS), and now North Field West (NFW) projects. Collectively, these initiatives aim to boost Qatar’s LNG production capacity from the current 77 MTPA to an impressive 142 MTPA in the coming years.
Environmental sustainability is a central component of the NFW project. Similar to the NFE and NFS developments, the NFW facilities will incorporate advanced carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. The project is expected to capture approximately 1.1 MTPA of carbon dioxide (CO2), bringing the combined CO2 capture capacity of the NFS and NFW projects to 2.2 MTPA. This aligns with Qatar’s long-term objective of capturing and storing more than 11 MTPA of CO2 by 2035, reinforcing its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while expanding energy production.
Beyond LNG, the NFW project will also generate around 175,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d) in the form of condensate, ethane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The project scope further includes facilities for gas treatment, recovery of natural gas liquids, and helium extraction, ensuring maximum value is derived from the produced hydrocarbons.
Additionally, innovative environmental measures are being integrated into the project design. Jetty boil-off gas recovery systems will capture emissions equivalent to 0.42 MTPA of CO2, further reducing the project’s environmental footprint. A significant share of the project’s electricity demand will also be met through solar power, highlighting Qatar’s efforts to incorporate renewable energy into its hydrocarbon operations.
The first LNG cargo from the North Field West project is anticipated by the end of 2031. Speaking at the LNG2026 conference, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi emphasized that QatarEnergy is focused on delivering LNG with one of the lowest carbon footprints globally by leveraging advanced technologies and carbon management strategies.
In a related development, QatarEnergy had earlier awarded an EPC contract to Samsung C&T Corporation in November 2025 for a carbon capture and storage project at Ras Laffan Industrial City, further underscoring the country’s integrated approach toward sustainable LNG production.
