Supporting long-term sustainable production
The FEED scope includes the design of new desalter facilities and upgrades to existing water treatment plants at Al-Khafji. The new desalter is designed to sustain production of 300,000 barrels per day of sweet crude for the next 20 years, managing an expected water cut of up to 60 per cent. It will incorporate advanced separation and desalting technology, processing up to 315,000 barrels per day while minimising flaring and environmental impact.
In parallel, the water treatment scope covers the upgrade of WTF-2 and expansion of WTF-3, increasing total treatment capacity to more than 500,000 barrels per day. The modernised systems will enhance reliability, improve injection and receiving capacity and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Delivering integrated expertise
Usman Darr, Managing Director of UK Engineering at Kent, said: “We are delighted to have been entrusted once again by KJO with such a significant project. Our relationship with KJO is built on trust, technical excellence and a shared commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions. This award reflects our people’s expertise and ability to design facilities that meet complex operational needs while advancing environmental performance.”
Kent will support KJO in developing facilities that balance production efficiency with environmental responsibility, reinforcing its position as a trusted engineering partner for complex energy and water-related infrastructure projects globally.
