Aramco JV to develop refinery and petrochemical complex in China

The decision, which is subject to finalisation of transaction documentation, regulatory approvals and closing conditions, follows the establishment of HAPCO in December 2019 between the three partners. The project, which presents an opportunity for Aramco to supply up to 210 000 bpd of crude oil feedstock to the complex, is expected to be operational in 2024.

It will combine a 300 000 bpd refinery capacity and ethylene-based steam cracker, a building block petrochemical used to manufacture thousands of everyday products.

The facility, which will be built in the city of Panjin, in China’s Liaoning Province, will help meet the country’s growing demand for energy and chemical products.

Mohammed Al Qahtani, Aramco Senior Vice-President of Downstream, said: “China is a cornerstone of our downstream expansion strategy in Asia and an increasingly significant driver of global chemical demand. Continued energy security remains a shared priority and this partnership represents another major milestone in our journey together, supporting China’s vision to create a modern economy grounded in innovation, ambition and sustainability. It will further support Aramco’s broader objective of becoming a global leader in liquids-to-chemicals.”

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