Saudi Arabia downstream news
KBR awarded Aramco contract for SDA technology
KBR will supply supercritical solvent deasphalting technology to Saudi Aramco’s Riyadh Refinery.
Big oil to boost petrochemicals footprint
A new report from ICIS suggests that ‘big oil’ in the Middle East will boost the global petrochemicals footprint.
Saudi Aramco acquires 70% majority stake in SABIC
Advancing its integrated refining and petrochemicals business, Aramco gains access to SABIC’s 62 million tpy petrochemicals capacity.
SABIC signs construction contracts with nine companies
As part of Saudi Vision 2030, the company aims to improve health and safety while growing its downstream capacity.
Petrochemical cooperation planned between OMV and ADNOC
Another development in ADNOC’s strategy of expanding its petrochemical business, OMV plan further collaboration with the UAE company.
Saudi Aramco announce broad expansion in petrochemical capacity
In a speech given at the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s Research and Innovation summit, Aramco outlined their vision of increased research and production in the industry.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company wins Oil and Gas Project of the Year award
The UAE company won the award at the 2019 MEED Projects Awards for the Taweelah Gas Compression Plant’s swift completion and high safety standards.
Borouge awards WorleyParsons PMC contract for the world’s largest mixed feed cracker
WorleyParsons will take charge of the project management contract for the Ruwais petrochemicals complex in Abu Dhabi.
Halliburton holds groundbreaking ceremony
Halliburton Company has announced it will build the first oilfield chemical manufacturing reaction plant in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Aramco and Total to develop fuel and retail network in Saudi Arabia
The 50:50 joint venture plans to invest around US$1 billion over the next six years in the Saudi fuel retail market.