SNC-Lavalin bags oil field contract in Iraq

Professional services and project management company SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a framework agreement for project support services with LUKOIL Mid-East for the West Qurna phase 2 oil field in Iraq, said a statement.

The West Qurna Phase 2 oil field is located in the southern part of Iraq, 65 kilometers north-west of Basra, and is one of the world's largest fields.

SNC-Lavalin’s scope will include the provision of engineering, design activities and project support services for the development of the Mishrif and Yamama formations of the West Qurna 2 oil field, as well as training and professional development for local Iraqi professionals, the statement added.

The project will be executed in country at the West Qurna phase 2 oil field, as well as from the UAE.