L&T has recently bagged two engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) contracts from Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) for revamp of Sulphur Recovery Units at their refineries at Shuaiba and Mina Abdullah in Kuwait. The two projects, valued at US$14.1 million and US$10.7 million respectively, have been awarded to L&T against international competition.

The projects aim to enhance the existing capacities of Sulphur Recovery Streams. Both these projects are based on the proprietary 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology of M/s Parsons of the UK who are process licensors for the projects.

L&T has been entrusted with the total responsibility of these projects including residual process design, detailed engineering, procurement, supply, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning of the revamped Sulphur Recovery Units.

"Winning these two contracts has further re-confirmed L&T's emerging status as an EPC player outside India. Our consistent efforts in building relationships globally has also started yielding fruits. L&T's Engineering capabilities with 3D model experience and process intensive strength is a critical enabler to qualify for such projects," said Mr. K. Venkataramanan, L&T's President (Operations) and Member of the Board.

These contracts, which have been bagged by L&T's E&C Division, signify an important step for L&T in reinforcing its stature in the EPC Projects business in the Gulf Countries.