Nitrogen+Syngas 392 Nov-Dec 2024
30 November 2024
Latest in Middle East
SABIC AN makes FID for SAN-7 and selects technology providers
SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (SABIC AN), Saudi Arabian fertilizer producer, has taken final investment decision on its SAN-7 project in Al Jubail. The development will add 1.2 million t/a of ammonia capacity and 2.6 million t/a of urea capacity. The EPC contract has been awarded to Samsung E&A Co., Ltd. for approximately $3.5 billion, with construction expected to start in Q4 2026.
Axens signs agreement with Egyptian Refining Company
Axens says that it has strengthened its collaboration with Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) via a long-term agreement aimed at maximising asset value and supporting ERC’s evolving needs in product supply, digital transformation, and refinery performance optimisation. Under the agreement, Axens will use its integrated portfolio of technologies, equipment, catalysts, and services to support ERC’s operational, economic, and sustainability objectives.
Sulphur recovery contract for Tayseer Gas Project
Worley Comprimo, in partnership with BASF, has been awarded a contract to deliver engineering and licensing services for integrated gas treatment technology and sulphur recovery units at Oman’s Budour Tayseer Gas Project. The project is designed to produce 2 million scf/d of sweet gas, 950 m³/day of condensate, and 80 t/d of sulphur. It aims to strengthen Oman’s energy infrastructure by ensuring a reliable domestic gas supply under a design-build-own-operate-maintain framework, while supporting in-country value initiatives.
Middle East phosphate production
Ambitious expansion plans face exposure to trade route disruption.
AFA’s 38th International Technical Conference & Exhibition
We preview the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA) 38th International Technical Conference & Exhibition, 3-5 November, Amman, Jordan.