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up and commissioning, and a dedicated team of experienced
professionals.
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering offers Engineering,
Procurement and Construction/ Installation and commissioning
(EPCIC) of large integrated process platforms, fast track
multiple wellhead platforms projects, living quarter modules,
compression modules and integrated topsides for floating,
production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units.
We have successfully delivered many projects in the
offshore hydrocarbon sector over the last three decades in the
Middle East. We also offer single-point expertise for executing
large scale brownfield works with minimum downtime.
It draws on its engineering strengths to modularise the
brownfield work for onshore construction, saving offshore
time, thus delivering value for the client. In this sector, we have
been present in the region since 1996 and have executed/are
executing projects worth more than $4 billion.
We have repeatedly demonstrated our ability to offer
custom-designed, cost-competitive solutions to the industry
with impeccable on-time delivery record meeting international
quality and HSE standards.
Today, L&T has built a strong local presence in various Gulf
countries by forming joint-ventures with local partners and
has, thereby, demonstrated its long-term commitment to the
region.
As can be clearly seen, L&T has been an integral part of the
infrastructure development in the Middle East for an extended
duration. We have a significant presence in the region and
work on marquee projects for marquee clients.
We were one of the first engineering and construction
companies to enter the Middle East region, with a special focus
on the UAE. With the growing economic linkages between the
UAE and India, our involvement in the country has also gone
from strength to strength.
Largest trading partners: The UAE and India are the
largest trading partners with total trade of over $75 billion a
year. This is estimated to hit over $100 billion by 2020.
The state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy
Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces, to India in January
has laid the foundation for an extensive partnership in areas of
defence, renewable energy, space research and infrastructure
among other areas.
L&T has been at the forefront of private sector participation
in the Indian defence industry for more than 30 years, as well
as the Indian space programme. We have huge experience in
the renewable energy sector, especially Solar Power Projects.
Our information technology arm, L&T Infotech, has also
scaled up its presence in Dubai, as part of our global strategy
to strengthen and accelerate our Middle-East focus. We
are confident that we will be able to leverage this decision
to establish ourselves as a major provider of IT services and
solutions to our esteemed clients in the region.
Dubai presents several advantages for us as a multinational
group straddling various projects in different verticals across
the entire Middle East. The city provides us with unparalleled
connectivity, ease of doing business and a vibrant workforce.
The facilities provided by the city are unmatched
throughout the region. It is no wonder that Dubai is one of
the world’s most popular business hubs with more than half of
the biggest global conglomerates operating offices in the city.
Dubai and the UAE have established themselves as safe
and business-friendly regime, with economic stability with its
connectivity to other global centres, which will be the most
essential part of L&T’s global vision for the foreseeable future.
Below, left-right: The Sheikh Khalifa Interchange, AbuDhabi
construction; Sohar Workshop in Oman
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