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Khazzan & Ghazeer-Makarem Gas Projects
The Khazzan-Makarem Gas Project (Block 61) in Oman, is a $16 billion development producing 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas and 65,000 barrels of condensate daily. It includes two phases—Khazzan (2017) and Ghazeer (2020)—with 300+ wells and advanced infrastructure to meet rising energy demands.
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Recruitment, Global Mobility, Employee of Record
Name of Company
Leading Energy MajorSector
Oil and GasLocation
OmanProject Background
Orion Group's global presence, with worldwide offices, and its experience in providing personnel for challenging environments including Oman over the previous 10 years, operating as Shaleem International, made it an ideal choice for supporting the Khazzan project.
The company's expertise in sectors such as Engineering (Oil & Gas) and Construction would have been particularly valuable for this large-scale gas development in Oman's challenging desert environment.
The Brief
The client brief for the Khazzan-Makarem Gas Project (Block 61) in Oman included the following key elements:
- Project Overview: Develop the Khazzan-Makarem gas field with the right professional talent
- Project Scope and inserting personnel within those phases: Engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) for the central processing facility
- Project Phases: Implement the project in two phases - Khazzan (Phase I) and Ghazeer (Phase II) and spread of management of resource across these projects. Timeline: Complete Phase I by 2017 and Phase II by 2021
- Technical Challenges: Address the complexities of gathering technical expertise to align with the tight gas requirements of the project
- Safety and Quality: Adhere strictly to the clients safety and quality requirements throughout the project
- Local Content (OCV - Omani Content Value): As a key deliverable, maximize Omani content in the project by:
- Prioritizing the hiring and training of Omani nationals
- Engaging local suppliers and contractors
- Developing Omani expertise in tight gas development
- Contributing to Oman's industrial base diversification
- Supporting knowledge transfer to build local capabilities in advanced seismic, hydraulic fracturing, and horizontal well design
- Environmental Considerations: Implement best practices for environmental management and sustainability.
- Stakeholder Management: Maintain positive relationships with the Omani government, local communities, and project partners.
- Flexibility: Adapt to changing conditions and optimize project execution as needed
The Solution
Diverse Skill Provision:
- Supplied a wide range of professionals, including technical assistants, project controls specialists, and various engineering personnel
Long-term Partnership:
- Leveraged its long-standing relationship with the client to provide tailored workforce solutions for this high-profile project
Local Content Support:
- Assisted in meeting Oman's In-Country Value (ICV) requirements by sourcing and developing local talent, aligning with the client’s commitment to maximizing Omani content
Innovative Approach:
- Adopted an innovative and creative approach with cohesive communication among delivery teams, facilitating efficient problem-solving and project execution.
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Conducted regular open compliance audits to maintain high standards and meet the client’s stringent safety and quality requirements
Contractor Management:
- Orion developed and maintained contractual terms in close communication with clients, ensuring effective contractor management throughout the project lifecycle
Transparent Communication:
- Implemented tech-based tracking facilities to enable transparent communication channels, allowing for client observations and ensuring project security.
The Outcomes
- Local content development: The project allowed the client to develop Omani employees and support the local supply chain, contributing to Oman's industrial base diversification
- Long-term customer relationships: the client established itself as a key energy provider to Oman
- Delivered workforce, logistics, and recruitment solutions.