Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has extended the bidding deadlines for six major oil and gas projects with a combined value of $2.5 billion, according to a report by MEED. The move comes as part of Kuwait’s strategy to raise its production capacity to 4 million barrels per day by 2035.
North Kuwait Separation Facility ($951 million) — KOC is tendering a contract for a new separation facility in the North Kuwait (NK SA/BA) area, near gathering centers GC-23 and GC-24. The project also includes constructing an injection facility at GC-31 and developing an associated water injection network. The revised bidding deadline is August 5, 2025.
Al-Mutribah Pumping Booster Facility ($420 million) — A new pumping booster facility will be built in the Al-Mutribah field, northwest Kuwait. This includes a degassing station, separation units, pumping infrastructure, oil and gas processing units, and water/gas injection stations. The new deadline for bids is August 17, 2025. In late 2024, KOC invited four global firms—Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford—to compete for the project management contract.
Associated Water Injection Network ($100 million) — Another project aims to enhance oil recovery in northern Kuwait by injecting water at high pressure into geological formations. The $100 million network project will also close bids on August 5.
New Injection Network for Sabriya/Bahra Area ($100 million) — This project involves building a new injection network to serve the SA/BA oilfields, with bidding extended to August 5. It also has an estimated value of $100 million.
Jurassic Light Oil Export Facilities ($569 million) — A key project under tender, this contract covers the development of export facilities for Jurassic Light Oil and upgrades to the existing export infrastructure. Originally floated in November 2024, the contract — now valued at $569 million — has its deadline set for August 3.
The KOC previously shortlisted 15 international contractors, including Samsung, Fluor, JGC, Saipem, and Petrofac. A revised list in September 2024 removed some firms, including Hyundai Heavy Industries, and appeals were opened for excluded companies.
GC-25 and GC-30 Development ($338 million) — The final project covers new separation facilities at GC-25 and water injection systems at GC-30. Bids are due by August 10, with the contract valued at $338 million.
These projects reflect KOC’s broader efforts to modernize its infrastructure, optimize extraction efficiency, and expand oil export capabilities as part of Kuwait’s long-term energy strategy, according to Al-Qabas daily.
