Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline Adcop Project
Summary Information
- Source: Habshan, United Arab Emirates
- Destination: Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
- Ownership: IPIC
- Website: http://www.ipic.ae/
- Length: 370 kilometres (200 miles)
- Capacity: 1.5 Million barrels of oil per day
- Crude Type: Murban Crude Oil
The Route
- The ADCOP pipeline will transport crude oil from Habshan, the collection centre for the bulk of Abu Dhabi's onshore crude oil production, to a new crude oil storage and export facility in Fujairah, a distance of approximately 370 km
Pipeline Status
- In commissioning phase
Project Information
- Penspen is provided the following services:
- FEED Review and Endorsement
- Detailed Design and Engineering
- Procurement Assistance
- Project and Construction Management Assistance
- Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals
- Start-Up and Commissioning Assistance
- Contracts for the supply of pipes were awarded to Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, Salzgitter Mannesmann International of Germany and Jindal of India.
History
- 2008 - China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC) was selected as the EPC contractor for the project
- 2009 - Contracts for the supply of pipes were awarded
Other Information
- This ambitious project aims to offset reliance on Arabian Gulf oil terminals while reducing shipping congestion through the Strait of Hormuz. To this end, it aims to strengthen overall export capability on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates.
- The project comprises a single 48 inch diameter pipeline, main and intermediate pumping stations, main oil terminal and offshore loading facilities.
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