Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) bagged an EPC contract valued at Rs 581 crore from Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company (KAFCO) for its new fuel depot project at Kuwait International Airport.

The scope of work involves installation of new pumping units at MAA Refinery, laying of cross country jet fuel pipeline from the refinery to fuel depot, construction of six 33-m dia and ll m high fuel tanks at the new storage depot, installation of an interconnecting pipeline from the new fuel depot to existing hydrant system of the airport, construction of headquarters building, providing state-of-the-art depot control system with associated instrumentation works and the complete electrical system including the total power backup facilities.

Work on the project is scheduled for completion within 24 months and after completion will cater to the expanding needs of the international airport.