Saudi Arabia downstream news

Saudi Aramco and Total have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a large petrochemical complex.

The company’s methyl methacrylate monomer and polymethyl methacrylate plants are set to start commercial operations in Saudi Arabia.

Sadara Chemical Co.’s mixed feed cracker in Saudi Arabia has passed all of its performance tests. TechnipFMC provided technology and front-end engineering design for the cracker.

Chevron Lummus Global has announced the start-up of Saudi Aramco’s Luberef II Yanbu Refinery Expansion for the production of premium base oils.

A technology that allows for efficient measurement of the water content in crude oil shipments has been installed at Saudi Aramco’s terminal in Ras Tanura.

Saudi Aramco and SABIC have awarded a project management contract to Wood for a crude oil to chemicals complex.

Ras Tanura Refinery has completed a major turnaround and inspection project.

The site is located in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia and will produce white masterbatches for clients in the MENA region.

CB&I and Saudi Aramco have entered into a joint development agreement for the development of crude-to-chemical technologies.

Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu’ Refinery Department has been awarded the International Green Apple Environment Award for its flare optimisation.