BESIX secures Marine contract at Sohar Port and Freezone
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The scope of work includes constructing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) jetty, implementing shore protection measures, and developing an advanced drainage network
BESIX recently secured an award for a marine infrastructure project at SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman. The project award sees BESIX's return to the Omani market and marks the expansion of its regional activities beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
The project scope includes constructing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) jetty, implementing shore protection measures, and developing an advanced drainage network.
The contract will be executed by BESIX, leveraging its marine expertise and record in the Sultanate. The firm says it has completed various marine projects in the region, including the marine works at the Duqm refinery and Sultan Qaboos Port, the seawater intake system in Barka, and earlier developments at Sohar Port. Construction is scheduled to commence in summer 2025 and is expected to last 16 months.
The new LNG jetty will be a crucial component of the infrastructure supporting the Marsa LNG project, which aims to be the Middle East's first fully solar-powered LNG bunkering hub. By facilitating the safe and efficient transfer of cleaner marine fuel, the jetty contributes significantly to the project's broader sustainability goals.
Emile Hoogsteden, CEO, SOHAR Port said, 'Partnering with BESIX on this strategic development reinforces our commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region. The new LNG jetty is a cornerstone of the Marsa LNG project, and it exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking infrastructure that positions SOHAR as a leader in green maritime logistics.'
Peter Lembrechts, General Manager, BESIX Middle East added, 'This contract represents the trusted collaboration we first established with Sohar Port years ago. We look forward to delivering this project with the same focus, reliability, and excellence that define BESIX across Oman and the Gulf.'
BESIX has been delivering jetties worldwide for several decades. Their portfolio includes jetties such as the South Hook Terminal in the UK, Wheatstone LNG in Australia, LNG Kitimat in Canada, the LNG import terminal in Bahrain, and Ain Sokhna LNG in Egypt.
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