The early works program, consisting of detailed engineering, procurement of long lead-time items and site preparation work, is expected to be completed by this year's third quarter.
US construction giant Bechtel Inc, which is undertaking the US$900 million EPC of Train 1, will carry out the early works using their design and construction subcontractors including local outfits Petrojet and Enppi.
The US$1.35 billion first train is designed to produce 3.6 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) while the second train envisages output doubling in size at the plant.
Both trains will be built using the Phillips liquefaction technology and will share storage and marine facilities.
The partners in ELNG Train 2 are BG Group 38%, Edison International 38%, EGPC 12% and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company 12%.
