L&T wins ₹15,000 crore+ ADNOC Offshore order for Middle East project
Synopsis
L&T's offshore arm has landed an 'ultramega' ₹15,000 crore-plus EPCIC contract from ADNOC Offshore — one of its largest single offshore wins — covering full project delivery from engineering to commissioning for a major Middle East development. The award signals India's deepening role in Gulf energy infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) secured an 'ultramega' order worth over ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore on 4 August .
The contract covers full EPCIC scope — engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning — of offshore facilities in the Middle East .
LTEH Offshore is the lead partner in a consortium and will also handle upgrades to existing infrastructure.
Significant fabrication work will be executed at L&T's own fabrication yards .
The win follows L&T's July announcement of domestic minerals and metals orders in the ₹10,000–₹15,000 crore 'mega' category , reflecting broad order-book strength.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday, 4 August disclosed that its offshore energy arm, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore), has secured an 'ultramega' contract valued at over ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore for a large-scale project in the Middle East. The award, disclosed through an exchange filing, ranks among the largest single offshore contracts in L&T's recent history.
Project Scope and Execution Structure
The contract will be executed through a consortium, with LTEH Offshore as the lead partner responsible for a substantial portion of the work. The scope covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of offshore facilities, along with the upgrade of existing infrastructure.
A significant share of the fabrication work will be carried out at L&T's own fabrication yards, which the company describes as state-of-the-art. L&T's integrated EPCIC capabilities position it to handle the full project lifecycle in-house — a key differentiator in complex offshore developments.
What L&T's Leadership Said
S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Limited, said: 'This prestigious award from ADNOC reflects the trust our clients place in L&T's engineering excellence, project execution capabilities and unwavering commitment to delivering complex energy infrastructure projects safely and on schedule.'
He added: 'As a long-standing partner in the region, we remain committed to supporting the UAE's energy ambitions through innovative, sustainable and world-class offshore solutions.'
L&T's Offshore Track Record
Over the past four decades, L&T's hydrocarbon offshore business has delivered a wide range of projects — spanning fixed platforms, subsea pipelines and structures, brownfield upgrades, and decommissioning assignments across shallow-water and deep-water environments. The company operates a dedicated fleet of marine vessels to support field execution.
Notably, this 'ultramega' win follows L&T's announcement in July that its minerals and metals division had secured multiple domestic contracts — with a combined value in the 'mega' category of ₹10,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore — underscoring a sustained order-book momentum across its engineering verticals.
Broader Significance
The ADNOC contract reinforces India's growing role in delivering offshore energy infrastructure for Gulf hydrocarbon producers at a time when Abu Dhabi is aggressively expanding its upstream capacity. For L&T, the win strengthens its Middle East revenue pipeline and validates its strategy of positioning fabrication yards as a competitive advantage against regional and international rivals.
With global energy majors continuing to invest in offshore capacity, L&T's EPCIC credentials could attract further large-ticket mandates from the region in the near term.
Point of View
And the 'ultramega' classification puts this among the top-tier wins in Indian engineering history. What mainstream coverage underplays is the geopolitical dimension: as ADNOC accelerates upstream expansion and Gulf states diversify away from Western contractors, Indian engineering majors with proven offshore credentials are structural beneficiaries. The back-to-back order announcements — domestic 'mega' in July, international 'ultramega' in August — also suggest L&T's order pipeline is running well ahead of consensus estimates, which could have meaningful implications for its FY26 revenue guidance.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ADNOC Offshore order won by L&T?
L&T's offshore arm, LTEH Offshore, has secured an 'ultramega' EPCIC contract valued at over ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in the Middle East. The scope includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and upgrade of existing offshore facilities.
What does 'ultramega' mean in L&T's order classification?
L&T classifies orders by size, with 'mega' denoting contracts in the ₹10,000–₹15,000 crore range. 'Ultramega' indicates a contract exceeding ₹15,000 crore, making this one of the largest single offshore awards in the company's history.
Who is ADNOC Offshore?
ADNOC Offshore is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), responsible for offshore oil and gas production in the UAE. It is one of the largest offshore hydrocarbon operators in the Middle East.
How will L&T execute this project?
The project will be delivered through a consortium with LTEH Offshore as the lead partner. L&T will handle a major share of the EPCIC work, with significant fabrication undertaken at its own yards and supported by a dedicated fleet of marine vessels.
What other large orders has L&T recently won?
In July, L&T's minerals and metals business secured multiple domestic contracts with a combined value in the 'mega' category of ₹10,000–₹15,000 crore. The ADNOC 'ultramega' win in August marks a further acceleration in its order-book momentum.
