Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s offshore subsidiary, ADNOC Offshore, has recently awarded new engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts to advance the capacity expansion of the Upper Zakum offshore oilfield. The project aims to increase production to approximately 1.2 million barrels per day and employs innovative extended-reach drilling technology, with wells drilled from Umm Al Anbar Island reaching a length of about 50,000 feet, setting a new record.
In late 2024, ADNOC Offshore issued a major EPC tender, and contractors including Target Engineering Construction Company have been awarded contracts to deliver drilling support, oil processing modules, and platform utilities on Al Sefiya Island. This Upper Zakum field expansion project aims to improve crude oil production efficiency and hydrocarbon output while integrating artificial island infrastructure and modular approaches to reduce environmental impact and costs.
As of 2026, the Upper Zakum field expansion has moved into the subsequent EPC execution phase, with contractors carrying out installation work on surface facilities, pipeline networks, and processing units across multiple artificial islands. Extended-reach drilling operations continue to target undeveloped reservoir zones, gradually increasing daily production and optimizing operational efficiency. Partners such as ExxonMobil and INPEX/JODCO are collaborating with ADNOC Offshore to advance drilling and production operations.
ADNOC Offshore has committed a capital expenditure budget of approximately $30 billion to support the Upper Zakum field expansion. This initiative is expected to boost production to 15,000 barrels per day without requiring significant new infrastructure, further consolidating Abu Dhabi’s position in energy production. The project scope also includes the construction of artificial islands such as South Island, North Island, West Island, and Central Island, as well as subsea pipelines and utility networks.
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Post time: Apr-10-2026