MONTREAL, April 20, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC) through their affiliate Saudi Arabian Kentz, is proud to
announce that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) contract by Saudi Aramco for the expansion of
asphalt production facilities at its Ras Tanura Refinery in
Saudi Arabia. Upon completion of
the expansion, asphalt production capacity at the facility will
increase from 22 thousand barrels per day to 42 thousand barrels
per day.
The contract will be executed by SNC-Lavalin's in-Kingdom
entity, Saudi Arabian Kentz. The project is expected to be
completed in approximately 18 months, and builds on the company's
long-term working relationship with Saudi Aramco.
SNC-Lavalin will provide comprehensive engineering and detailed
design, procurement, installation, construction, pre-commissioning
and commissioning, necessary for the project completion and plant
startup.
"We are delighted to build further on our recent experience
of executing major EPC projects with Saudi Aramco," said
Christian Brown, President, Oil
& Gas, SNC-Lavalin. "Saudi Aramco is a key client for us and we
have one of the largest dedicated engineering and construction
teams in Saudi Arabia."
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 are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide
engineering, procurement construction, completions and
commissioning services together with a range of sustaining capital
services to clients in our four industry sectors, oil and gas,
mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and 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