Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq, as part of the gas growth integrated project
Each of the new contracts has a three-year term under which Wood will support TotalEnergies to advance the Associated Gas Upstream Project (AGUP), a key part of the GGIP project. The aim is to debottleneck and upgrade existing facilities to increase energy production capacity to 120,000 barrels of oil per day on completion of the first phase.
Shaun Dewar, Senior Vice President of Operations, Middle East and Africa at Wood said: 'We have an extensive track record in brownfield facility modifications and are committed to delivering safe, quality and innovative outcomes for TotalEnergies. Wood has supported the Ratawi field since 2023.
'We have held six recruitment days, hiring 70 Iraqis to work at the Ratawi operations hub across a range of disciplines including HSE, logistics, quality, construction, welding, electrical and document control.'
The contracts will be delivered by Wood's teams in Basra and the United Arab Emirates, creating additional roles as the scopes progress. Wood currently employs over 4,000 people across the Middle East, having increased its headcount by 500 in 2024.
Wood is already providing engineering design, detailed design, procurement support, and construction and commissioning assistance for the first phase of the AGUP.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Zawya
4 days ago
- Zawya
South Africa: Western Cape court halts TotalEnergies' offshore drilling over EIA failings
The Western Cape High Court has overturned the government's approval of TotalEnergies' Block 5/6/7 offshore drilling plans, ruling that the environmental impact assessment (EIA) failed to address key risks, legal requirements, and public participation. Reuters reports that the court ordered that TotalEnergies should be allowed to rectify deficiencies identified, including a failure to properly assess the potential socio-economic impacts of any oil spills or consider climate change. The court has now returned the matter to the Department of Minerals and Petroleum, requiring fresh assessments, additional information, and public participation. In a statement, a TotalEnergies spokesperson acknowledged the court's decision and said its local unit and partners had complied with all necessary local regulations. "TotalEnergies E&P South Africa, along with its joint venture partners, will now legally assess the judgment in more detail and decide on the course of action," the spokesperson said. While the authorisation was initially granted to TotalEnergies EP South Africa, it intends to transfer the environmental authorisation to Shell to conduct the drilling. Shahil Singh, legal advisor to The Green Connection, said the court found the EIA failed to assess the full impact of a major oil spill on local and neighbouring coastal communities, ignored coastal protection laws, and omitted crucial climate and fairness considerations. 'Oil spill and blowout contingency plans were kept from the public until after approval, denying communities a chance to comment. 'The minister must now restart the process, publish the spill response plans for public input, and properly assess both coastal and cross-border risks before any decision is made. 'This is a big win for transparency, precaution, and the rights of coastal communities and small-scale fishers,' Singh said. Natural Justice, defending rights programme manager, Melissa Groenink-Groves, says: 'This judgment is a victory in the growing opposition to oil and gas exploration in our country. 'Recently, a number of oil and gas projects have been given environmental authorisation, but this judgment again confirms that companies must follow due process, undertake comprehensive assessments and provide communities with an opportunity to have their voices heard, in respect of all relevant information. 'It confirms that our fight for our environmental rights is strong, and that we must continue for the future for our children. 'Where necessary, we will continue to turn to our courts to not only stop the takers who parade under the guise of growth and development, but to ensure that impacts of oil and gas exploration and production are properly scrutinised and that our people and our resources are not exploited.' All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Fintech News ME
5 days ago
- Fintech News ME
Qi Card and Turkish Airlines Partner on Co-Branded Debit Card for Iraq
Qi Card, Iraq's largest digital payments provider, and Turkish Airlines have signed an agreement in Istanbul to launch a co-branded Mastercard debit card for Iraqi consumers. The initiative will connect 11 million Qi Card users in Iraq to Turkish Airlines' Miles&Smiles rewards programme, allowing them to integrate their daily spending with travel benefits. Miles&Smiles, which has more than 20 million members and 31 bank partnerships in over 50 countries, offers rewards that can be redeemed across 353 destinations in 131 countries via Turkish Airlines and its Star Alliance partners. The new card will enable Iraqi consumers to earn rewards through everyday transactions, with benefits including seat upgrades, access to business lounges, fast-track services, and bonus mile offers. Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman of International Smart Card (Qi Card), said: 'This partnership reflects our shared vision of enriching everyday experiences through smarter financial tools and aspirational travel rewards. We are excited to offer Iraqis a globally accepted, loyalty-driven product that rewards them for how they spend.' The card will be fully integrated with Qi Card's national infrastructure and mobile platform, and can be used worldwide where Mastercard is accepted. Ahmet Olmuştur, Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish Airlines, said: 'This co-branded card shows our commitment to the Iraqi market and strengthens our presence in the region by transforming everyday purchases into Miles&Smiles advantages that will pave the way for more memorable experiences for Iraqis.' Qi Card expects the partnership to attract interest from other airlines in Iraq and the Middle East seeking similar collaborations to expand options for cardholders. The product will be available through Qi Card's distribution network, with customer support available at all times.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Zawya
China's Zhenhua Oil doubles crude offtake from UAE in new deal, sources say
China's Zhenhua Oil is set to double its oil offtake from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co to 200,000 barrels per day after taking on a new role leading development of one of the exporter's top oilfields, three Chinese industry sources said. In January, the smallest of China's state oil companies replaced French major TotalEnergies following a bidding process to become asset leader for Bu Hasa, the largest onshore oilfield in the United Arab Emirates, the sources said. With that new role, in which Zhenhua is responsible for setting Bu Hasa's development plan and meeting production and cost targets, it also agreed a new annual deal to receive an additional 5 million tons, or 100,000 bpd, from ADNOC, the sources said. The offtake deal, finalised around April, and Zhenhua's role in Bu Hasa have not been previously reported. It adds to Zhenhua's existing 100,000 bpd offtake agreement as an equity holder in ADNOC Onshore, said the sources, declining to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. The total amount of crude Zhenhua is contracted to receive from ADNOC will be ramped up to 200,000 bpd by around year-end, one of them said. Zhenhua and TotalEnergies did not respond to requests for comment. ADNOC said it does not comment on commercial matters. In April, ADNOC set up an office in Beijing to expand investment opportunities with Chinese partners. Established in 2003 under state defense conglomerate Norinco, Zhenhua specialises in oil and gas production outside China and has oil assets in Iraq, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. In 2018, Zhenhua won a 4% stake in ADNOC's giant onshore concessions, securing a position alongside heavyweights including BP, TotalEnergies and CNPC. With the increased offtake, Zhenhua is set to become a more active trader of Abu Dhabi's main Murban grade. The company, which runs trading desks in Beijing and Singapore, will place its first crude trader in Abu Dhabi this month, the sources added.
