LNG

Daewoo Engineering and Construction of South Korea has signed an agreement to build natural gas-fired power plants in Libya as the North African nation and former LNG exporter starts to rebuild its natural gas industry infrastructure.

Nov 11 (LNGJ) - Italian energy engineering company Saipem and South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. have signed a strategic agreement for cooperation on targeted worldwide opportunities with specific emphasis on the LNG sector.

   Daewoo in joint venture with Saipem have already been nominated as preferred bidders for the engineering, procurement and contract for the Nigeria LNG Train 7. Saipem and Daweoo said the strategic alliance will enhance and capitalize on synergies and establish a key player capable of delivering in the global LNG construction sector.

   “This strategic agreement with Daewoo will leverage our distinctive competencies in high-end projects, particularly in LNG, and our proven operational experience to support the corporate goals of our customers around the world,” said Maurizio Coratella, Chief Operating Officer of the Saipem Onshore Engineering Division.