Technip Energies, JGC secure FEED contracts for INPEX Abadi LNG project in Indonesia

Technip Energies, in consortium with JGC Corp., has been awarded two front-end engineering design (FEED) contracts for INPEX’s Abadi LNG project, a major initiative aimed at advancing Indonesia’s energy infrastructure in the Masela Block.

The awards include separate FEED packages: one for the gas Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit and another for the onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. The FPSO will process gas from the Abadi field before exporting dry gas through a subsea pipeline to the onshore plant, where liquefaction will occur.

The onshore FEED scope covers two LNG trains and associated infrastructure, including a jetty, material offloading facilities and a logistics supply base. The plant will remove impurities before liquefying, storing and exporting LNG. Captured CO₂ from the process will be reinjected into the reservoir as part of the project’s carbon management strategy.

Project designed for LNG and low-carbon objectives

Marco Villa, Chief Business Officer at Technip Energies, emphasized the role of LNG in global energy security and the company’s expertise in gas processing projects. “We are honored to be selected as one of the FEED contractors for the two essential components of the Abadi Masela ambitious development,” Villa said. “Securing both contracts in consortium with JGC reflects trust in our joint experience and ability to deliver robust FEED packages that support our client’s path to final investment decision.”

JGC President Shoji Yamada said the project aligns with Indonesia’s low-carbon goals. “This project represents a significant step forward in the development of low-carbon energy solutions, incorporating CCS technologies to deliver sustainable LNG,” Yamada said. “We are proud to contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth through local engagement and job creation.”

The Abadi LNG project is designed to produce 9.5 million tons of LNG annually, along with 150 million cubic feet per day of natural gas for Indonesia’s domestic market. It will also yield up to 35,000 barrels of condensate per day. Once operational, the project could contribute more than 10% of Japan’s LNG imports, reinforcing its role in regional energy security.

The development includes carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, supporting Indonesia’s commitment to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2060. Listed by the Indonesian government as a national strategic project since 2017, Abadi LNG is expected to become a cornerstone of the country’s energy transition strategy.

Key project details and stakeholders

Located 170 to 180 kilometers southwest of the Tanimbar Islands in water depths of 400–800 meters, the Masela Block spans approximately 2,503 square kilometers. Under the production sharing contract, which runs until November 2055, INPEX Masela Ltd. holds a 65% operating stake, while PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Masela and PETRONAS Masela Sdn. Bhd. hold 20% and 15%, respectively.

When fully developed, the project will have a total gas output equivalent to 10.5 million tons of LNG per year.