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Introduction and Overview

• Project Name: Amiral Petrochemical Complex
• Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• 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

• For more detailed information, contact can be made through the respective companies:
  • TotalEnergies: [TotalEnergies Contact Page]
  • Saudi Aramco: [Saudi Aramco Contact Page]