Chinese engineering giant Jereh Group has secured major contracts through its subsidiary Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering under the Jereh ADNOC Onshore Awards, valued at $2.7 billion across three onshore field developments in Abu Dhabi.
This substantial capital commitment expands on multi-billion-dollar energy infrastructure programs across the emirate, including the Wood Wins Contract on One of the World’s Largest Methanol Plant Project in Abu Dhabi, which reinforces Abu Dhabi’s continuous investment in strategic industrial facilities.
Executive leadership from state energy operator ADNOC Onshore issued formal Letters of Award (LOAs) to execute engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term operations across key onshore assets. The total headline value of $2.697 billion includes $484 million in optional work orders to support extended field life.
The multi-project scope forms a vital element of Abu Dhabi’s national energy strategy. Project managers will deploy advanced surface extraction technologies to increase natural gas output while upgrading aging crude oil treatment facilities.
Scope and Packages under Jereh ADNOC Onshore Awards
ADNOC Onshore structured the development pipeline into three primary engineering packages to maximize operational efficiency.
Contracting teams will execute civil, structural, and mechanical installation works across separate field locations in the western region of Abu Dhabi.
- Package One (Ruwais Diyab Unconventional Gas Field): Represents the largest single award, valued at $1.704 billion. The engineering scope covers full-field development, surface processing infrastructure, and field gathering systems.
- Package Two (Bab and North East Bab Fields): Carries a total contract value of $599.7 million to upgrade existing onshore production units and oil treatment facilities.
- Package Three (Bu Hasa Oil Field): Encompasses $392.8 million in facility construction, wellhead tie-ins, and high-pressure processing additions.
Engineering teams must adhere to strict in-country value (ICV) guidelines established by the UAE government. Specialized contractors will fabricate process equipment locally to enhance domestic supply chains.
Economic Impact and Timeline for Jereh ADNOC Onshore Awards
Civil execution and equipment delivery schedules begin immediately following final contract signatures. The extensive construction program will create approximately 4,500 specialized engineering, civil construction, and equipment installation jobs throughout the buildout.
- Phase One Mobilization: Site clearing, bulk earthworks, and foundation casting begin across all three field sites.
- Phase Two Procurement: Procurement teams will deliver heavy process vessels, compressors, and high-pressure piping networks.
- Phase Three Commissioning: System integration and operational testing lead toward full field startup target dates.
Permanent operations across the completed plants will sustain over 600 long-term technical engineering, maintenance, and facility management positions. Expanding natural gas recovery at Ruwais Diyab directly supports the UAE’s strategic goal of achieving national gas self-sufficiency.
Industry analysts emphasize that these awards highlight growing trade and engineering partnerships between China and the United Arab Emirates. Deploying modern gas processing infrastructure strengthens domestic power supply while expanding liquid feedstock availability for downstream industrial export hubs.
Project Fact Sheet
Name: Jereh ADNOC Onshore Oil & Gas Field Development Program (Three Package Awards).
Type: Onshore Gas Field Development, Oil Processing Facility Upgrades & EPCIC Infrastructure.
Location: Ruwais Diyab, Bab / North East Bab, and Bu Hasa Onshore Fields, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Total investment: $2.697 Billion USD (Including $484 Million in Optional Work Items).
Developer: ADNOC Onshore (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company).
Main EPC Contractor: Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation (Jereh Group).
Status: Letters of Award (LOA) Issued & Final Procurement Phase.
Construction employment: Estimated 4,500+ civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping construction workers during peak delivery.
Permanent employment: Supports over 600 permanent plant maintenance, operations, and technical engineering roles.
Timelines and production targets: Phased buildout over 36 to 48 months; targets increased gas recovery at Ruwais Diyab alongside crude capacity upgrades at Bab and Bu Hasa.
Technology integration: Advanced Subsurface Analytics, Automated Wellhead SCADA Systems, High-Pressure Gas Dehydration Trains, Digital Twin Monitoring.
Raw material supply: High-yield structural steel, high-pressure carbon steel piping, reinforced concrete, process pressure vessels, and specialized compressors.
Economic impact: Accelerates UAE gas self-sufficiency goals, boosts domestic ICV spending, and increases crude/gas processing capacity.
Key infrastructure needs: Gas Separation Plants, High-Pressure Pipelines, Substation Grid Connections, Compression Stations, Water Treatment Units.
Delivery risks: Complex tie-ins with live hydrocarbon facilities, extreme summer operating conditions, tight long-lead equipment procurement schedules.
Primary target markets: UAE Domestic Power Grid, Local Industrial End-Users, International Hydrocarbon Export Markets.
Project Team
Project Owner & Oerator: ADNOC Onshore (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)
Principal EPC Contractor: Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation / Jereh Group
Executive Leadership (Contractor): Sheng Xianping (Chairman, Jereh Group) & Li Weisheng (President, Jereh Group)
Government & Regulatory Oversight: Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) & Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)
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