--- title: Welding started on ESTIDAMA Package 3 with Qapqa Auto XCS Systems description: Automatic welding began on the ESTIDAMA Gas Pipeline Package 3 in the UAE for ADNOC, using Qapqa PWT XCS systems across 180km of 52” and 56” gas pipeline. image: https://qapqa.com/hubfs/estidama%203%20qapqa%20cat.webp --- [info@qapqa.com](mailto:info@qapqa.com)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qapqa/)[+31 (0) 321 38 66 77](tel:+31(0)321386677)[Contact us](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) [Contact us](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/)[info@qapqa.com](mailto:info@qapqa.com)[+31 (0) 321 386 677](tel:+31(0)321386677)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qapqa/)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@QapqaGroup) [![Qapqa-logo-CMYK\_incl JS kleur](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png?width=1894&height=816&name=Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png "Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl JS kleur")](https://qapqa.com/) [![Qapqa joining solutions automatic welding technology logo grey orange](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png?width=1894&height=816&name=Qapqa-logo-CMYK_incl%20JS%20kleur.png "Qapqa joining solutions automatic welding technology logo grey orange")](https://qapqa.com/) - [Services](https://qapqa.com/services) - [Equipment](https://qapqa.com/equipment) - [Projects](https://qapqa.com/references/) - [Reference letters](https://qapqa.com/reference-letters) - [Solutions](https://qapqa.com/solutions/) - [Industries](https://qapqa.com/industries) - [News](https://qapqa.com/news-events) - [About us](https://qapqa.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) - [Services](https://qapqa.com/services) - [Equipment](https://qapqa.com/equipment) - [Projects](https://qapqa.com/references/) - [Reference letters](https://qapqa.com/reference-letters) - [Solutions](https://qapqa.com/solutions/) - [Industries](https://qapqa.com/industries) - [News](https://qapqa.com/news-events) - [About us](https://qapqa.com/about-us/) [Contact](https://qapqa.com/contact-us/) News & Events - Qapqa #### Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&text=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&t=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&t=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) # Welding started on ESTIDAMA Package 3 with Qapqa Auto XCS Systems by [**Admin**](https://qapqa.com/news-events/author/admin) on Jul 23, 2024, 10:30:00β€―AM π—˜π—¦π—§π—œπ——π—”π— π—” π—¦π—”π—Ÿπ—˜π—¦ π—šπ—”π—¦ π—£π—œπ—£π—˜π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—˜ π—‘π—˜π—§π—ͺ𝗒π—₯π—ž π—˜π—‘π—›π—”π—‘π—–π—˜π— π—˜π—‘π—§ π—£π—”π—–π—žπ—”π—šπ—˜ 𝟯 𝗦𝗧𝗔π—₯𝗧 π—”π—‘π—‘π—’π—¨π—–π— π—˜π—‘π—§ After successful completion of PQT’s, QAPQA is excited to announce the commencement of automatic welding works on the mainline of the "ESTIDAMA Sales Gas Pipeline Network Enhancement Package 3" project in the UAE for [ADNOC Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/adnocgroup/). For the execution of the project’s welding activities, QAPQA is delivering automatic welding services on the mainline and NDRC using our advanced QAPQA PWT auto XCS welding stations and experienced welding crew. We wish success to the teams of [ADNOC Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/adnocgroup/) | [NMDC Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmdc-group/) | [C.A.T. Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/catgroup/). Key project specifications: \- Client: ADNOC \- Contractor: NPCC / CAT Group UAE \- Location: Mirfa & Ruwais, UAE \- Pipe diameters: 52" & 56” \- Medium: Gas, sour service \- Length: ~180 km \- WT: 20.8, 24.6, and 29.2 mm for 52” | 15.7 and 21.9 mm for 56” \- Pipe coating: Internal two-pack epoxy paint | external 3 LPE We are proud to contribute to this significant project for ADNOC and grateful for the dedication and expertise of our team and partners. ![estidama 3 qapqa cat](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/estidama%203%20qapqa%20cat.webp?width=1000&height=500&name=estidama%203%20qapqa%20cat.webp) Topics: [News](https://qapqa.com/news-events/tag/news) #### Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&text=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&t=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://qapqa.com/news-events/mainline-welding-starts-on-estidama-package-3-with-qapqa-auto-xcs-systems&t=Welding+started+on+ESTIDAMA+Package+3+with+Qapqa+Auto+XCS+Systems) - Recent - Topics - Archive Recent Topics - [News (42)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/tag/news) - [Events (12)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/tag/events) Archive - [September 2026 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/09) - [August 2026 (4)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/08) - [July 2026 (3)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/07) - [June 2026 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/06) - [May 2026 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/05) - [April 2026 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/04) - [March 2026 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/03) - [February 2026 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/02) - [January 2026 (3)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2026/01) - [December 2025 (3)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/12) - [November 2025 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/11) - [October 2025 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/10) - [September 2025 (3)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/09) - [August 2025 (4)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/08) - [July 2025 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/07) - [June 2025 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/06) - [May 2025 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/05) - [March 2025 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/03) - [January 2025 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2025/01) - [December 2024 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/12) - [November 2024 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/11) - [October 2024 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/10) - [September 2024 (3)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/09) - [August 2024 (2)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/08) - [July 2024 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/07) - [June 2024 (1)](https://qapqa.com/news-events/archive/2024/06) See all ### Subscribe by email [![Qapqa member of International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors Association](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IPLOCA%20Web%20Square%2050x50.png?width=50&height=50&name=IPLOCA%20Web%20Square%2050x50.png)](https://www.iploca.com/members/qapqa-group-b-v/) [![tuv cert logo](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tuv%20cert%20logo.webp?width=50&height=50&name=tuv%20cert%20logo.webp)](https://www.tuv-nord.com/)Β ![PWT Qapqa brand](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Qapqa_April2024/images/PWT-logo-wit-shade.png?width=50&height=50&name=PWT-logo-wit-shade.png) --- [![qapqa linkedin ](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/qapqa-linkedin-300x64.png?width=125&height=27&name=qapqa-linkedin-300x64.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/qapqa-bv/) [![qapqa youtbue](https://qapqa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/qapqa-youtbue-300x64.png?width=125&height=27&name=qapqa-youtbue-300x64.png)](https://www.youtube.com/@Qapqagroup) **Headquarters** Qapqa B.V. 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