Project

Gas Sweetening Unit Modification, Nitrogen Package, and Raw Gas Compression & Dehydration Facilities – West Qurna-2 (Phase 2)

Location

West Qurna 2, Iraq

Client

SICIM S.p.A - LUKOIL

Project Overview

SICIM has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the modification and enhancement of gas treatment and handling infrastructure at the West Qurna-2 Field (Phase 2). The project is strategically structured around three core facilities to support optimized gas processing and integration with the existing network.

Facility 1: Gas Sweetening Unit Modification

This facility focuses on upgrading existing gas treatment systems to ensure higher operational efficiency and compliance with gas export specifications. The scope includes:

  • Chilling Unit – for gas temperature control prior to processing.
  • MDEA Unit – a gas sweetening system utilizing Methyl Diethanolamine (MDEA) for H₂S and CO₂
  • TEG Unit – Tri ethylene Glycol-based gas dehydration system.
  • Substation – to power and control facility operations.

Facility 2: Nitrogen Generation & Hold-Up Systems

Designed to support inert gas services and system pressurization needs, this facility comprises:

  • Air Compressor – to supply feed air for nitrogen generation.
  • Nitrogen Generation Package – producing high-purity nitrogen for operational use.
  • Nitrogen Hold-Up Compressor Package – for nitrogen buffering and stabilization across the network.
  • Integration includes tie-ins with the existing utility and process systems.

Facility 3: Raw Gas Compression and Dehydration

This facility is critical for boosting and conditioning raw gas from the field for further processing or export:

  • Four-Stage Gas Compression – including air coolers for temperature regulation.
  • Gas Dehydration Unit – to remove moisture content post-compression.
  • Gas Metering System – for accurate flow monitoring and control.
  • Substation & SIH (Station Interface Hub) – for centralized control and electrical distribution.

Tie-In Points

The project will interface with the existing production system through major tie-in points at:

  • High Pressure (HP) Separators
  • Medium Pressure (MP) Separators
  • Low Pressure (LP) Separators

These connections ensure seamless integration with upstream production and downstream processing infrastructure.