Middle East downstream news

Baker Hughes has announced that it has received a letter of award by ADNOC Gas, for and on behalf of ADNOC, to provide two electric liquefaction systems (e-LNG) for the Ruwais LNG project in the UAE.

ADNOC has selected Carbon Clean’s innovative modular CycloneCC technology for a carbon capture project at Fertiglobe’s plant located in the Ruways Industrial Complex, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300 000 gal. of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB).

Kuwait’s oil exports are shifting from crude oil to refined petroleum products following the addition of new refining capacity, according to data from the EIA's Country Analysis Brief: Kuwait.

Samsung Engineering has received the NoA (Notice of Award) for the FEED contract for a petrochemical plant from Alujain National Industrial Co. (LNIC) in Saudi Arabia.

Worley has announced that is has been chosen to develop the FEED for QatarEnergy LNG’s carbon dioxide sequestration facility, capable of capturing 4.3 million tpy of carbon dioxide.

ADNOC has announced a final investment decision (FID) to develop one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Borouge PLC and Borealis have announced the launch of two new sustainable polymer products for the automotive industry, made from up to 70% recycled materials.

Increased LNG export capacity and natural gas production through a major expansion in the North Field, Qatar, is expected to be completed by 2028. Expanded North Field natural gas production is expected to offset declines from mature fields and will increase overall natural gas output in Qatar.

Masdar, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and INPEX are collaborating to explore setting up the world’s first commercial-scale e-polypropylene production in Abu Dhabi, UAE.