The scope of work, according to Bahrain’s tender board, includes the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of three compression stations to increase the Bahrain Field’s total compression capacity and for enhanced oil recovery purposes.

The tender for the EPC contract was issued in November 2022 with bid submission deadline of 5 February, according to the Bahrain Tender Board.

The source said the technical bids were opened on 6 February 2023.

“Bid evaluation is ongoing. All six bidders’ documents were accepted, and the award is expected in May 2023,” the source said.

The bidders include Enerflex Middle East, Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corp, Wasco Engineering International, Woodlands Energy Services Co, Petrofac International Bahrain, and TDE Overseas.

The project, with an estimated value of $200 million, is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025, the source said.