The project is the first for Drake and Scull Water and Power in Egypt’s petrochemical industry since the launch of its specialized regional oil and gas division in 2010.

DSWP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI), a regional market leader in integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), civil contracting and water and power.

The company entered into a strategic joint venture agreement with Hassan Allam Construction to execute the project. The contract scope of work includes the complete construction and pre-commissioning of the following packages: civil works, mechanical equipment and storage tanks erection works, piping and structural steel fabrication works.

The mining grade ammonium nitrate plant is developed and operated by “Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation” and comprises a nitric acid unit and ammonium nitrate unit, together with associated infrastructure and facilities including storage tanks, pipelines and utilities.

Once completed in April 2014, the plant will produce 1,060 MTPD of mining grade ammonium nitrate (MGAN), for use in the mining and construction industries.

Tawfiq Abu Soud, managing director of Drake and Scull Water Power, said: “The contract represents a strategic milestone for the company in Egypt. Our strategic joint venture will provide advanced construction and construction management capabilities and will lead to the successful completion of the project in line with the best global environmental and safety standards.”

Hassan Allam, managing director of Hassan Allam Construction, added: “We are happy to partner with a reputable company in this field and look forward to future ventures and achievements across the country.”