Partners: Saudi Aramco (62.5%) and TotalEnergies (37.5%).
Background and History
The project was announced following the final investment decision by Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies in December 2022.
TotalEnergies has been present in Saudi Arabia since 1974 and continues to develop large-scale projects in the country.
Main Activities and Scope
The Amiral project involves the construction of a petrochemical complex integrated with the SATORP refinery.
Key components include:
A mixed-feed cracker capable of processing different grades of low-cost feedstocks, producing 1.65 million tons of ethylene per year.
Two polyethylene lines, each with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year.
Units for extracting butadiene and aromatics, and producing high value-added derivatives.
Feedstock and Supply
The complex will convert feedstock produced directly by the SATORP refinery, such as off-gases and naphtha, as well as ethane and light naphtha supplied by Saudi Aramco.
Economic and Employment Impact
The overall project, including the specialty chemicals park, will create 7,000 local direct and indirect jobs.
TotalEnergies and Saudi Aramco will provide training for these jobs.
Sustainability and Environmental Considerations
The project aims to reduce its environmental footprint, with special attention to carbon intensity.
Hydrogen co-produced by the steam cracker will replace methane used as a fuel in the SATORP refinery's furnaces, aligning with TotalEnergies' ambition of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Project Timeline and Investment
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2023.
Commercial operation is planned for 2027.
The project represents an investment of $11 billion.
Integration with Local Industry
The complex will supply a park in the Jubail industrial area, where specialty chemical plants will be located.
This will support the creation of key manufacturing activities such as carbon fibers, lubricants, special fluids, detergents, additives, and automotive parts.
Services & Solutions
The project will enhance the local petrochemical industry by providing a range of high-value products.
It will also support downstream manufacturing activities through the supply of raw materials to the specialty chemicals park.
Facilities & Equipment
The project includes state-of-the-art facilities such as a mixed-feed cracker, polyethylene lines, and units for extracting butadiene and aromatics.
The use of advanced technology will ensure high efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
Contact Information
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