Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has inked three contracts with three international firms to start the construction phase of the Marsa LNG project, according to a statement. The USD 1.6 bn project — the first LNG-dedicated bunkering hub in the Middle East — will produce 1 mn metric tons of LNG annually and will be entirely powered by a 300 MW solar plant.

Here’s what we know about the contracts:

#1- A consultancy agreement has been signed with WSP International for project management, back-office support, design analysis, site monitoring, and contract management. The consultant contract runs from November 2024 to November 2028.

#2- A dredging work contract has been inked with Boskalis International to remove nearly 3.8 mn cubic meters of material to build an access channel, berth pocket, and a turning cycle. The work is slated to be completed by September 2025.

#3- A construction agreement has been signed with Six Construct LLC for the development of the LNG jetty, shore protection, and a drainage system. The contract is scheduled to last 16 months.

REMEMBER– Sohar Port and Freezone began dredging operations for the Marsa LNG project in February. LNG production at the plant is set to kick off in 1Q 2028.

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