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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