SEPC Wins Rs 850 Million UAE Contract For Energy Upgrade

02 Dec 2025 CW Team

SEPC has secured an AED 35 million (Rs 850 million) contract through its UAE subsidiary, SEPC FZE, for a strategic energy-infrastructure upgrade project in the United Arab Emirates.

The order, awarded by Lauren Middle East Engineering Construction L.L.C., relates to upgrade works on Mubarraz Island under the Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC) development programme.

Under the contract, SEPC will install a new Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system, a Nitrogen Generation Unit, and an advanced Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA) system. The project is scheduled for completion by December 2026.

The scope includes deployment of specialised engineering teams, piping and instrumentation upgrades, and integration of mission-critical safety systems essential for uninterrupted oil and gas operations. Payments will be milestone-linked, beginning 60 days after submission of an approved invoice and progress report, in line with ADOC’s back-to-back contractual framework.

SEPC said the order further strengthens its international execution capabilities and complements its operations in water treatment, road infrastructure, industrial EPC and mining within India. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions, including multidisciplinary design, procurement, construction and project management services.

SEPC’s consolidated net profit rose 262.4 per cent to Rs 83 million in Q2 FY26, while revenue from operations increased 8 per cent to Rs 2.3742 billion compared with Q2 FY25.

Shares of SEPC fell 1.17 per cent to Rs 10.11 on the BSE.

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