By: Oil & gas middle east

A recent industry list highlights the leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors based in the UAE who are driving the region's energy and infrastructure development.

The top-ranked UAE-based firms are:

NMDC Energy (Ranked #1): Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, this company is a major player in offshore oil and gas projects, with recent work on the Hail & Ghasha Development Project. It is also expanding into sustainable initiatives like offshore wind and green hydrogen.

Target Engineering (Ranked #3): Also based in Abu Dhabi, Target Engineering is known for executing large-scale projects for ADNOC and is integrating sustainability measures like emissions reduction and water reuse into its operations.

Kent (Ranked #14): The Dubai-based firm secured a significant $1.1 billion contract with ADNOC Gas for gas processing facilities and a global agreement with Shell, incorporating solar hybrid power systems.

Lamprell (Ranked #19): Based in Sharjah, Lamprell maintains key agreements with Saudi Aramco and ADNOC while also developing capabilities in renewable energy, such as a new wind turbine installation vessel.

The article also notes that several major international contractors with strong UAE operations, such as Petrofac, McDermott, and Technip Energies, contribute significantly to the country's project portfolio, particularly in oil, gas, and energy transition projects.

Collectively, these firms demonstrate the technical skill and capacity required to build the critical energy infrastructure that underpins the UAE's economy and its transition towards a more sustainable future.