SNC-Lavalin, a leading project management and infrastructure company, has announced that it has been awarded a general engineering, project management and technical support services contract from Al Yasat Petroleum, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and China National Petroleum Corporation.

Under the three-year agreement with an estimated value of CAD$52 million ($39 million), SNC-Lavalin will partner with Al Yasat Petroleum extending the engineering and project support arm, in line with the Al Yasat Smart Growth Operating Model. Covering two concession areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Yasat drives effective and efficient exploration and development of new areas, onshore and offshore.

The onshore concession area is located to the southwest of Abu Dhabi and measures 7,800 sq km, while the offshore concession area is located to the northwest of Abu Dhabi and covers six fields with a total area of 582 sq km. The scope of work in the contract, which is extendable for two years, includes conceptual studies and design, front-end engineering and design (Feed), execution planning, detailed engineering for small works and specialized studies. SNC-Lavalin will support Al Yasat in managing sub-contracts, procurement services and market surveys