L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Bags Major EPC Order From Kuwait Oil Company
New Delhi, July 30, 2026: Larsen & Toubro’s Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore business unit has secured a major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract from the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) for the development of key Jurassic Light Oil (JLO) export facilities and the upgrade of the country’s existing export network. According to the company’s internal order classification metrics, a “major” order is valued between ₹5,000 crore and ₹10,000 crore, L&T said in a press release.
The scope of work encompasses the engineering, procurement, and construction of six new crude oil storage tanks—each featuring an operating capacity of 618,000 barrels—along with associated facilities on a Lump Sum Turnkey basis. Additionally, the project entails the installation of new pipelines and comprehensive upgrades to Kuwait’s existing crude loading and export network, aimed at seamlessly accommodating increased production and boosting the country’s overall crude handling capabilities.
The order underscores the oil and gas sector’s continued confidence in L&T’s ability to execute complex hydrocarbon projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a significant EPC business under the USD 32 billion Indian multinational conglomerate, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore delivers comprehensive Lump Sum Turnkey solutions across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, backed by an established global track record in refinery expansions, petrochemical complexes, gas processing units, LNG terminals, fertilizer plants, and cross-country pipelines.
Commenting on the order win, E. S. Sathyanarayanan, Senior Vice President & Head of L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore and Member of the Divisional Board – L&T, said: “We are pleased to be entrusted with this major strategic project by Kuwait Oil Company. The development of the Jurassic Light Oil export infrastructure is an important investment in Kuwait’s energy sector and we are committed to supporting the country’s energy ambitions through reliable and world-class project execution”.
