Penspen has been engaged to deliver detailed engineering services for the strategic upgrade of the North East Bab (NEB) oilfield in Abu Dhabi, a key initiative aligned with the UAE’s ambition to sustainably boost crude oil output and reinforce its energy infrastructure.
Key Highlights Penspen Contract For North East Bab:
- Project: Strategic upgrade of the North East Bab (NEB) oilfield
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Client: Leading MENA EPC contractor
- Scope: Facility enhancements, new technology integration, infrastructure improvements
- Goal: Support UAE’s crude oil production target of 5 million barrels per day by 2027
- Key Services: New well integration, digital system upgrades, fire safety enhancements, chemical injection systems, automated valve systems, advanced vessel tracking
- Strategic Impact: Strengthen UAE’s energy infrastructure and production sustainability

The scope includes enhancing existing facilities and integrating advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency, optimize performance, and ensure long-term production sustainability at the Bab field. Penspen’s services will cover:
- Integration of new wells and related infrastructure upgrades
- Digital system enhancements for improved oil flow monitoring
- Fire safety system upgrades at critical power stations
- Installation of chemical injection systems to protect assets
- Replacement of manual valves with automated (MOV) systems
- Upgrades to level monitoring instrumentation
- Coastal and marine infrastructure improvements
- Advanced vessel tracking systems for enhanced operational safety
This contract builds on Penspen’s strong track record with the client and follows a recent award for engineering new multi-phase and water injection surface pumps at another UAE oilfield.
With decades of experience in complex oilfield developments, Penspen is well-positioned to help Abu Dhabi reach its goal of producing 5 million barrels per day by 2027, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a reliable global energy provider.
“This award marks a continued phase of our involvement in one of the UAE’s key oilfields, reinforcing the trust placed in us by the same leading EPC contractor,” said Arun Behl, Middle East Director of Sales & Marketing at Penspen. “It reflects both our proven technical expertise and the collaborative effort of our project team.”
Source: https://www.penspen.com/our-work/detailed-engineering-north-east-bab-oilfield-uae/
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