JGC Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JGC") announced today that it has been awarded a Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract under a triple FEED competition scheme for the LNG Plant for Marine Fuel that TOTAL E&P OMAN DEVELOPMENT B.V., a 100% subsidiary of the French company Total S.A., is planning in the Port of Sohar in Oman, in partnership with Oman Oil Company S.O.A.C.

This project consists of FEED services to construct a new medium-scale LNG plant with an annual LNG production capacity of 1,000,000 tons in Sohar, one of the largest industrial zones in the Middle East, approximately 200 kilometers to the west of Muscat, the capital of The Sultanate of Oman. Growing demand is expected as marine fuel since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to introduce environmental regulation for maritime fuel in 2020.

During bidding process, it was highly evaluated that JGC experienced many LNG plant construction worldwide and delivered proposal making use of the small / medium-scale LNG plant concept, which is promoted under JGC's Medium-Term Business Plan "Beyond the Horizon."

JGC has been responsible for constructing LNG plants that account for approximately 30% of global LNG production. Currently, JGC is executing a total of three LNG plant construction projects, including a large-scale LNG plant in Canada, as well as FLNG (Floating LNG) plants off the coast of Malaysia and off the coast of Mozambique.

Going forward, as the world's foremost LNG contractor, JGC will continue to develop its strong business activities in the field of small / medium-scale LNG plants construction in addition to conventional, large-scale LNG plants.

About JGC

JGC is a global engineering, procurement, and construction firm committed to delivering a complete range of project services to our clients, while providing safe and cost-effective project execution. Since its founding in 1928, JGC has executed some 20,000 projects across the globe for the refining, LNG, petrochemical, power, pharmaceutical, and mining industries. From conception to commissioning, we partner with our clients to deliver successful engineering, procurement, and construction programs.

About Total

Total is a major energy player, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Our 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.

About Oman Oil Company

Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (OOC) is a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. The Company was incorporated in 1996 to pursue investment opportunities in the energy sector both inside and outside Oman. Through participation in energy and energy related projects, the Company plays an important role in the Sultanate's efforts to diversify the Omani economy and to promote Omani and foreign private sector investment.