Occidental of Oman Inc (OXY) has informed that the company has awarded a three-year contract to UK-based Mott MacDonald for general engineering services in Occidental's concessions regions in the Sultanate.

Under the agreement, Mott MacDonald will provide multi-disciplinary engineering design and technical support services for the oil and gas surface facilities expansion and operational activities at OXY's concessions regions presently in Blocks 9 and 27 of Safah, Wadi Latham and Khamila.

The scope of Mott MacDonald's role includes conceptual studies to identify system improvements, detailed design and reviews, building services for auxiliary buildings, preparations of contract documents, quality control reviews and evaluation of tender submissions.

With the latest pact, Mott MacDonald is expected to contribute to the improvement of facility operations and maintenance processes, while maintaining business and asset integrity.