SNC-LAVALIN TO REVAMP SULPHURIC ACID PLANTS IN JORDAN

MONTREAL, Nov. 3 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Jordan Phosphate Mines Co. (JPMC) to upgrade and increase the capacity of two sulphuric acid plants in Aqaba, Jordan. SNC-Lavalin's revenues from the project will be approximately CAN$80 million. 

"We have been designing and building sulphuric acid plants worldwide for over 35 years and are considered a world leader in this sector," said Feroz Ashraf, Executive Vice-President, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. "We are proud of this contract with JPMC, which has become a global leader in the rapidly growing sector of phosphate-based fertilizers."

Work has begun and the project is scheduled for completion in 18 months.

SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure, and in the provision of operations and maintenance services. SNC-Lavalin has offices across Canada and in over 35 other countries around the world, and is currently working in some 100 countries.  www.snclavalin.com

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