The Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has extended the bidding deadlines for several critical projects, including the strategic SGC-2 separation and assembly center in the Eastern Province (EK-2), Al Qabas newspaper reports. These extensions impact key initiatives aimed at enhancing Kuwait’s oil infrastructure.
The SGC-2 project, valued at approximately $670.2 million (207 million Kuwaiti dinars), is designed to address oil bottlenecks. Bids for the project will now be accepted until March 18. Similarly, the deadline for the $200 million WIP-4 installation in southern Kuwait, which also shares the March 18 deadline, has been extended.
The WIP-4 project includes the construction of a new water injection station, safety and security systems, pipeline laying, oil collection systems, new well platforms, and related infrastructure. Nine companies were qualified to bid when the project was initially announced in August 2024.
In addition to these two projects, KOC has also extended the bidding deadline for the Facilities Master Plan Services Contract, which involves facilities across the northern, southern, eastern, and western regions of Kuwait. The new bidding deadline for this contract is April 6, replacing the previously set February 9 deadline.
Furthermore, KOC has launched a consulting contract for the implementation of the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program across all its operations. The pre-tender meeting is scheduled for March 2, with bid submissions due by May 12. Companies interested in participating must be registered on the KPC’s unified business portal and meet the specified criteria.
The LDAR program follows several incidents involving fires at Kuwait’s oil and gas facilities in recent years and aims to enhance safety and environmental standards across KOC’s operations
