VOL. XLIII

No. 09

28-February-2000

UAE

Abu Dhabi Extends Gas Pipeline To Dubai

The Abu Dhabi Gas Company (Atheer) has awarded an $84mn contract to National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) to construct a pipeline to carry natural gas from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. NPCC is owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC 70%) and Athens-based Consolidated Contractors International (30%). NPCC fought off strong competition from a number of international companies, including Technip of France,...