The ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project will expand offshore energy infrastructure through a major construction program in the Middle East. L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore has secured the contract, valued above INR 15,000 crore, or approximately $1.7 billion. The award covers multiple offshore facilities and upgrades to existing infrastructure under a comprehensive EPCIC delivery model.
The contract strengthens ADNOC Offshore’s infrastructure development pipeline while expanding L&T’s role in Middle Eastern construction. However, the parties have not publicly disclosed the specific project name, location details or individual facility names. Therefore, the development should not be linked to another ADNOC project without further confirmation.
ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project expands offshore construction
The ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project will combine engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities. L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore will serve as the lead partner within a consortium delivering the development. The scope includes multiple offshore facilities and upgrades to existing offshore infrastructure. Consequently, the construction program will involve both new-build work and brownfield modifications.
L&T will manage a major portion of the project scope through its integrated EPCIC capabilities. The company will coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, offshore installation and commissioning activities.
Furthermore, a substantial portion of fabrication will take place at L&T’s fabrication yards. This approach allows the contractor to integrate fabrication with engineering and offshore installation planning.
L&T will also deploy its dedicated fleet of marine vessels for offshore construction activities. That capability gives the contractor greater control over marine installation and project execution interfaces.
The integrated model can also reduce coordination risks between engineering, fabrication and offshore installation packages. It therefore provides a significant advantage when projects involve multiple facilities and existing infrastructure.
ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project strengthens Middle East energy infrastructure
The award reinforces ADNOC Offshore’s position as a major developer of offshore energy infrastructure. It also highlights continued investment in large-scale hydrocarbon construction across the Middle East. For L&T, the contract represents one of its largest offshore awards under the company’s project classification system.
L&T defines contracts exceeding INR 15,000 crore as ultra-mega orders. The company has more than four decades of experience delivering offshore engineering and construction projects. Its portfolio includes fixed platforms, subsea pipelines, subsea structures and brownfield modifications.
Additionally, L&T has executed projects across shallow-water and deep-water environments. Its offshore business combines engineering expertise with fabrication yards and a dedicated marine fleet. The new award therefore builds on capabilities developed through decades of offshore project execution.
It also strengthens L&T’s international order book in a market with continuing demand for energy infrastructure. The project comes as Middle Eastern energy companies continue investing in offshore production and supporting infrastructure. These investments create opportunities for contractors with integrated engineering, fabrication and marine installation capabilities.
ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project advances integrated project delivery
The project’s scale will require close coordination between offshore construction disciplines throughout execution. Engineering teams must align fabrication activities with transportation, installation and commissioning requirements. Meanwhile, brownfield upgrades will require careful integration with existing offshore facilities and operating assets.
That work will increase the importance of planning, safety management and interface coordination. L&T’s integrated delivery model provides capabilities across the major EPCIC work streams. The company says its offshore business has extensive experience delivering technically complex projects globally.
The award also demonstrates the growing importance of fabrication capacity within Middle Eastern offshore construction. Fabricating major components before offshore installation can improve construction efficiency and reduce offshore work requirements.
For the wider construction industry, the contract signals continued demand for specialist offshore engineering and marine services. It also demonstrates how major energy operators increasingly require contractors to manage complete project delivery chains.
The specific facilities and final construction schedule remain undisclosed. However, the contract already represents a significant addition to the Middle East’s offshore infrastructure pipeline.
The award also highlights the scale of current gas infrastructure construction across the Middle East. For comparison, the recently awarded $1.65 billion Dorra Gas Field Development includes major onshore processing facilities in Khafji. The Dorra project links offshore gas production with onshore processing and regional gas infrastructure.
Project fact sheet
Name: ADNOC Offshore EPCIC project
Project type: Offshore energy infrastructure development
Region: Middle East
Client: ADNOC Offshore
Lead contractor: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore
Contract value: More than INR 15,000 crore
Approximate contract value: More than US$1.7 billion
Contract classification: Ultra-Mega order
Contract model: Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning
Project scope: Multiple offshore facilities
Brownfield scope: Upgrades to existing offshore facilities
Fabrication: Substantial fabrication at L&T facilities
Marine works: Offshore installation using L&T’s dedicated marine fleet
Engineering: In-house engineering capabilities from L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore
Procurement: Major procurement responsibilities under the EPCIC scope
Installation: Offshore construction and marine installation
Commissioning: Included within the EPCIC contract
Consortium structure: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore serves as lead partner
Award timing: August 2026
Current status: Contract awarded and entering execution
Specific project name: Not publicly disclosed
Specific location: Not publicly disclosed beyond the Middle East
Strategic significance: Expansion of offshore energy infrastructure and reinforcement of regional construction capacity
Project team
Client: ADNOC Offshore, responsible for the offshore development and project requirements.
Lead consortium partner: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, responsible for a major portion of project execution.
Parent company: Larsen & Toubro, the Indian engineering and construction group behind L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore.
Engineering team: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, using its integrated in-house engineering capabilities.
Procurement team: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, coordinating procurement for the project scope.
Fabrication team: L&T fabrication facilities, producing a substantial portion of offshore project components.
Marine installation team: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, supported by its dedicated offshore construction vessel fleet.
Construction team: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore and consortium partners executing the offshore facilities.
Commissioning team: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, supporting commissioning under the EPCIC model.
Project management: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, integrating engineering, procurement, fabrication and offshore execution.
Existing-facility interface: L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore, responsible for coordinating upgrades with existing offshore infrastructure.
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