Drake & Scull wins four turnkey MEP deals worth AED 168 million in Oman

Drake & Scull International (PJSC) (DSI), a regional market leader in the integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of General Contracting, Engineering, Rail, Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater Treatment has announced that Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE) Oman, has signed four major MEP contracts worth a total value of AED 168 Million.

Under the terms of the first agreement, DSE Oman will provide MEP services for a government facility in Al Ghubrah, Muscat. The company has commenced work on the site, which is scheduled for completion in 2015.

Under the terms of the second agreement, DSE Oman will undertake complete MEP works for a government complex in Nizwa. The project is spread over an area of 36,452 square meters, encompassing residential and essential services facilities. The project is scheduled for completion in 2016.

In addition, DSE Oman will deliver MEP services for a prestigious Leisure and Tourism project. DSE will install essential services for the iconic landmark in Muscat.

DSE Oman will also extend its MEP services for upgrading core MEP systems at a major oil refinery. The company will provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services on the major petrochemical development.

Ahmad Al Naser, Managing Director of Drake & Scull Engineering, said: “The four recent project wins for the Drake & Scull Engineering team in Oman is a reflection of our expertise and experience in delivering large scale projects in Oman. These contracts are in line with our strategic growth plans for Oman which is currently experiencing a robust projects market. According to a report by Oxford Business Group, the Omani government will invest AED 205 billion into infrastructure between 2013 and 2017 and a further AED 205 billion into the real estate sector by 2022. DSE Oman wants to be a significant player in shaping Oman’s modern urban landscape and leverage its historical association with Oman to secure more projects in the infrastructure and construction sectors. Moreover, we are keen to demonstrate our engineering capabilities in rail and in association with Drake & Rail, hope to play a decisive role in the development of Oman’s rail sector.”  

DSE has undertaken several prestigious projects in Oman, including the Muscat Royal Orchestra, the National Museum of Oman, and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Currently, the company is delivering MEP services on the New Muscat International Airport and the Duqm Hotel.