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Iraq Business
22-04-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi Field Redevelopment
Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq, as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) , a multi-energy project designed to enhance the development of Iraq's natural resources and improve the country's electricity supply at the Ratawi field in Iraq. 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. Learn more about Wood in Iraq.
Iraqi News
21-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq gas contracts worth $11M secured by Wood Group
Baghdad ( – Wood Group has been awarded two engineering and procurement contracts worth a combined $11 million by a TotalEnergies subsidiary for work on a major gas development project in Iraq's Ratawi field. The contracts are part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), where TotalEnergies holds a 45% stake. Specifically, the deals come from TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub and will support the Associated Gas Upstream Project (AGUP) over a three-year period. The initiative aims to enhance existing infrastructure and increase production capacity to 120,000 barrels of oil per day once its initial phase is complete. Wood's teams in Basra and the United Arab Emirates will fulfill the contracts, and as the scopes develop, additional roles will be created, according to the Abderdeen-based firm. '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,' says Shaun Dewar, Senior Vice President of Operations, Middle East and Africa at Wood.
Trade Arabia
21-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Wood to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq
Wood has been awarded two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a multi-energy project designed to enhance the development of Iraq's natural resources and improve the country's electricity supply at the Ratawi field in Iraq. 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 UAE, 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.
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Wood selected by TotalEnergies to advance Ratawi field redevelopment in Iraq, as part of the gas growth integrated project
BASRA: Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a multi-energy project designed to enhance the development of Iraq's natural resources and improve the country's electricity supply at the Ratawi field in Iraq. 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.
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
International Health and Safety Passport delivered in Iraq for first time
ECITB Global's International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) has been delivered in Iraq for the first time thanks to the development of the Basra Technical Training Centre (BTTC). A cohort of 15 learners completed the IHSP Foundation health and safety course in the southern Iraqi city as part of a five-month pilot construction training programme. The training programme covered a range of Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) accredited courses, including electrical, pipefitting and welding disciplines. The BTTC, developed by Wood Al Majal, is a cutting-edge facility in Basra, Iraq, aimed at advancing training for both local Iraqis and expatriates in the oil and gas sector. The centre, situated in the Al Majal Business Park, North Rumaila, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, internationally accredited (ECITB) and non-accredited programmes in management, process operations, construction, construction management and maintenance. The BTTC will advance training and development opportunities for local Iraqis to support the growing number of regional energy projects, providing training programmes to international and national oil companies operating in Iraq to contribute to the development of the local workforce. Wood Al Majal will support learners to secure future employment on completion of their training, in the oil and gas and energy sectors. Shaun Dewar, Senior Vice President of Operations, Middle East and Africa at Wood, and Ali Jaffar, President and CEO of Al Majal, said: 'The BTTC is a key part of our strategy to invest in and develop a sustainable energy workforce in Iraq, providing skills development opportunities for both new entrants and existing industry professionals. 'We believe a safe, well-trained workforce is key to the success of the energy industry in Iraq and this underlines our commitment to the region's long-term growth.' Helping increase site safety across the world Learners at the BTTC will complete the ECITB's level two International Competence: Engineering Construction (ICE) vocational programme in electrical installation, pipefitting and welding. The pilot cohort of 15 completed their IHSP safety training, before being presented with their certificates in March 2025. The International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) ensures that individuals possess a recognised level of health and safety knowledge and awareness to work on engineering and construction sites worldwide. The IHSP is an international version of the CCNSG Safety Passport, the UK's engineering construction industry safety card, and evidences a card holder's ability to work safely on sites across a multitude of industry sectors. Suitable for all members of the workforce, the IHSP helps to reduce accidents on sites and is transferrable between countries and regions. ECITB Head of Commercial Tristan Kemp said: 'As the international division of the ECITB, ECITB Global works with more than 60 licensed training providers across 23 countries worldwide to deliver internationally recognised training and qualifications in key engineering construction industry skills and health and safety programmes. 'We are committed to upskilling workforces and helping to increase site safety in all the countries in which we operate. This includes Iraq, where our International Health and Safety Passport will contribute to reduced accident rates in the country.' Wood Al Majal worked with Southern Technical University in Iraq to select students for the IHSP course and pilot programme. Wood's Billy Pitts is BTTC Centre Supervisor and delivered the IHSP course. On the first cohort, he said: 'The candidates were enthusiastic and keen to learn. They were varied in age, experience and came from a diverse range of backgrounds. 'The International Health and Safety Passport is a good starting place to deliver the fundamentals of health and safety as we look to develop a pool of qualified technicians in the country. 'The programme is about our corporate social responsibility and championing health and safety in Iraq to help raise the standard in industry. It is available to all national and international oil companies operating in Iraq through the BTTC.' Find out more about the International Health and Safety Passport at
