MONTREAL, March 17, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to provide the engineering,
procurement and construction management services for the PL1-3
Energy Optimization Project at EGA's operating subsidiary, Dubai
Aluminium (DUBAL, also known as EGA Jebel Ali) in the United Arab Emirates.
SNC-Lavalin will upgrade the three original potlines at the
smelter. This will involve modifying existing equipment to
implement EGA's in-house developed D18+ technology, as well as
installing a new potline control system and transformer rectifier
swing unit.
Work has already begun and the project is expected to conclude
in 2017.
"We are proud to be a part of EGA's continued growth and
success," said Dale Clarke,
Executive Vice-President, Mining & Metallurgy, SNC-Lavalin
Group Inc. "Our long-term partnership is built on a mutual
dedication to innovation, health and safety, and
sustainability."
SNC-Lavalin in the Middle
East
For over 50 years, SNC-Lavalin has been successfully delivering
projects in the Middle East across
a variety of industry sectors, including infrastructure, oil and
gas, mining and power. With over 8,000 employees in the
Middle East, SNC-Lavalin is one of
the largest western engineering and construction firms in this key
growth region delivering sustainable, customized and high-quality
project solutions to its local clients.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and
construction groups in the world and a major player in the
ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries,
SNC-Lavalin's employees provide EPC and EPCM services to clients in
a variety of industry sectors, including mining and metallurgy, oil
and gas, environment and water, infrastructure and clean power.
SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and
operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete
end-to-end project solutions. www.snclavalin.com
SOURCE SNC-Lavalin
Image with caption: "From left to right: Ali Al Zarouni, Senior Vice-President,
Operations, EGA; Marc O'Connor,
Vice-President Aluminium & Montreal Business Unit, SNC-Lavalin;
Bob Card, President & CEO,
SNC-Lavalin; Abdulla J M Kalban, EGA; Yousuf A. Bastaki, EGA; Saeed Fadhel Al Mazrooei, EGA (CNW
Group/SNC-Lavalin)". Image available at:
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