Although a small team, our strong contribution has been recognised by EGA and Bechtel. Emirates Global Oil ( EGA ) has started up its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi 's Khalifa Industrial Zone . The project , located halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai , is the first alumina refinery in the UAE , the second in the Middle East and Petrofac ’s first integrated public sector unit . The project covers an area equivalent to 200 football fields and employed more than 11,500 people at its peak , including 170 Petrofac staff . It marks a unique milestone for EGA and for Petrofac .
Emirates Global Oil ( EGA ) has started up its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi 's Khalifa Industrial Zone . The project , located halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai , is the first alumina refinery in the UAE , the second in the Middle East and Petrofac ’s first integrated public sector unit . The project covers an area equivalent to 200 football fields and employed more than 11,500 people at its peak , including 170 Petrofac staff . It marks a unique milestone for EGA and for Petrofac .