Kuwait Extends Bidding Deadline for $10 Billion Dorra Gas Field Project

Kuwait has officially extended the bidding deadline for a crucial offshore engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package in the $10 billion Dorra gas field development project. According to reports from Al Rai newspaper and MEED, Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) is progressing with the large-scale gas production project in the Arabian Gulf’s neutral zone, shared between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Major EPC Packages in the Dorra Gas Field Development

The Dorra gas field project consists of four EPC packages—three offshore and one onshore—aimed at boosting gas production. MEED sources confirmed that contractors preparing bids for the first offshore package now have until April 8, instead of the original March 24 deadline.

The scope of the EPC work and respective deadlines for submission are as follows:

• Package 1: Seven marine covers and in-field line extensions – April 8
• Package 2A: Seven production modules (PDMs) and corrosion-resistant alloy-lined pipes connecting to the gas compression plant – June 30
• Package 2B: Compression and auxiliary platforms, an accommodation platform, main pipelines, and associated cables linking to the shore – June 30
• Package 3: Onshore gas processing unit – June 30

Key Bidders for Offshore Production Packages

Several prominent international contractors have shown interest in the offshore EPC packages. The bidders include:

• Lamprell (Saudi Arabia/UAE)
• Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Energy (India)
• McDermott (USA)
• NMDC Energy (UAE)
• Saipem (Italy)

Additionally, contractors bidding for offshore work have the option to submit a joint bid for Packages 2A and 2B.

Potential of the Dorra Gas Field

The Dorra gas field is estimated to hold 20 trillion cubic feet of gas and approximately 310 million barrels of oil, making it a key strategic asset for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The development of this field is expected to significantly contribute to regional energy security and economic growth.

Extension of Bidding Deadline for Shagaya-Sabiya Power Transmission Line

In another major energy project, MEED reports that Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, through the Central Agency for Public Tenders, has extended the bidding deadline for the contract to supply and install a 400-kilovolt overhead transmission line. This line will connect a substation in Shagaya to another in Sabiya, with the new deadline moved from March 25 to April 15.

The tender for this project was issued in October 2024, and the submission deadline has been extended multiple times. The transmission line will link the Shagaya solar power converter station to the Sabiya power station (SWPS-2). The bid bond for the contract has been set at KWD 450,000 ($1.46 million).

Sabiya houses a major power complex in Kuwait, which recently underwent an upgrade. In January 2025, Kuwait’s Ministry of Water, Electricity, and Renewable Energy announced the successful upgrade of four GE Vernova 9F.03 gas turbines at the 2 GW Subiya combined-cycle power plant.

Kuwait’s Push for Renewable Energy Expansion

Kuwait is steadily advancing its renewable energy ambitions through a multi-phase solar energy program in Shagaya. This initiative is part of the country’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By expanding its solar capacity, Kuwait aims to enhance energy sustainability and contribute to global climate goals.