US-based KBR, a global provider of professional services and technologies, has been awarded a contract to provide Engineering Support Services for Operations for Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company (Al Hosn Gas).

Al Hosn Gas is a 60/40 joint venture of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and Occidental of Abu Dhabi Ltd. (Oxy).

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide personnel, equipment and resources to carry out engineering tasks and technical support on Al Hosn's Shah facilities in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

"KBR is pleased to have the opportunity to provide our value added support services to Al Hosn Gas, and highlights Al Hosn Gas's confidence in KBR's capabilities to deliver in multiple engineering discipline areas across a variety of projects," said Jay Ibrahim, KBR's president for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

The UAE remains a key market for KBR's global energy and hydrocarbons business and this award demonstrates KBR's ability to offer cost effective solutions to customers by combining global expertise and local presence. – TradeArabia News Service