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Updated: 23May12
 
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Mixed Feed Cracker
Country : Saudi Arabia
Project Value : USD 2,000,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Petrochemicals | Olefins & Aromatics
Consultant : Technip Saudi Arabia Limited (Design)
PMC : KBR
Contractor : Daelim Saudi Arabia Company Limited (EPC)
Profile Type :  Contract Project
Associated Projects : Contract (13)
Phase:
EPC - Execution
Completion: 2015
 
 
Owner : Sadara Chemical CompanySadara Chemical CompanyLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Shareholders : Saudi Arabian Oil CompanySaudi Arabian Oil CompanyLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Dow Chemical CompanyDow Chemical CompanyLoading... - United States
Location :
Jubail Industrial City 2, Jubail, Al Sharqiyah , Saudi Arabia
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Facility Type : Mixed Feed Cracker
Capacity : 1.2 million t/y of ethylene 
400,000 t/y of propylene
Background Sadara Chemical Company plans to build a mixed feed cracker as part of its petrochemicals complex in Jubail.

The complex was initially planned to be built in Ras Tannura.

The project will utilize ethane and naptha as feedstock and it will produce 1.2 million t/y of ethylene and 400,000 t/y of propylene.

SatorpSatorpLoading... is the feedstock provider.

TechnipTechnipLoading... is the design consultant and technology provider.

KBRKBRLoading... is the PMC.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
2015 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In May 2012, construction of the mixed feed cracker started.

In 2015, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In March 2012, engineering works were ongoing

In September 2011, engineering works started.

In July 2011, the EPC contract was awarded to Daelim Saudi ArabiaDaelim Saudi ArabiaLoading....

In May 2011, bids for the EPC contract were under evaluation.

In April 2011, bids for the EPC contract were submitted.

In March 2011, design works were ongoing.

In July 2007, KBRKBRLoading... was awarded the overall PMC contract.

In May 2007, Saudi AramcoAramcoLoading... and Dow Chemical CompanyDow Chemical CompanyLoading... signed the memorandum of understanding for developing the project.
Scope of Work Construction of a mixed feed cracker and associated facilities.
Financing Source Royal Bank of ScotlandRoyal Bank of ScotlandLoading... is the financial adviser.

The project will be funded by 70% Debt, 30% Equity. The joint venture plans to float a 30% stake in an IPO and will make a decision on the size and timing of the IPO after completing early engineering.

In Q3 2012, Sadara is expected to complete the financing with a financial close expected in Q1 2013.

In Q2 2012, AramcoAramcoLoading... and DowDowLoading... are expected to start negotiations with commercial banks regarding the financing deals. Nine export credit agencies (ECAs), including the local Pubilc Investment Fund, are in advanced stages of negotiations to supply direct loans or loan insurances.

In September 2011, AramcoAramcoLoading... and DowDowLoading... started approaching export credit agencies (ECAs) for financing the project.
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex USD 20,000,000,000
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Aniline-Formalin and DNT-Nitric Facilities -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide and Ammonia Plants USD 450,000,000
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Offsites and Utilities USD 1,800,000,000
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Chlorine Plant -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Cycrogenic Tank Farm -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Ethylene Oxide Plant USD 600,000,000
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Hydrogen Plant -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Main Tank Farm USD 400,000,000
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Oxygen Plant -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - PMD and TDI Production Facilities -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Propylene Oxide Unit -
Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail Petrochemicals Complex - Third Tank Farm -
Sahara Chemical Company - Petrochemicals Complex - Marine Package USD 100,000,000

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
May 2007 PlanningMoU signed between AramcoAramcoLoading... and Dow Chemical CompanyDow Chemical CompanyLoading...
Jul 2007 PMCOverall contract awarded to KBRKBRLoading...
Apr 2011 EPCBids submitted
Jul 2011 EPCContract awarded to Daelim Saudi ArabiaDaelim Saudi ArabiaLoading...
 
Bidders Awarded
Sep 2011 EPCEngineering works started
May 2012 EPCConstruction started
2015 CompletionProject expected to be completed
 
Sadara Chemical Company
Owner 
C/O: Aramco, Saeed Tower, Dammam Khobar Highway, Al Sharqiyah, P.O. Box 151, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 3-872-0115 | Fax: +966 3-814-7063 | Email: webmaster@aramco.com.sa | Website: www.saudiaramco.com
 
Technip Saudi Arabia Limited
Consultant - Design
Dhahran Center Building, 5th Floor, Suite 501, Dhahran Road, P.O. Box 30893, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-889-4475 | Fax: +966 3-898-1581
 
Al-Raja Tower, 1st Floor, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 2346, Dammam 31451, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-887-9303 | Fax: +966 3-887-8909
  • Name: Man Ho Kim
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +966 3887-9303 ext:120
    Email mhkim5@daelim.co
 
KBR
PMC 
Al Sharqiyah, P.O. Box 3474, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 3-858-8877 | Fax: +966 3-873-0176 | Website: www.kbr.com
  • Name: Raed Ghanem
    Position: Senior Project Manager
    Tel: +966 3-891-3456 ext:1068
 
Dow Chemical Company
Shareholder 
Al Attar Business Tower, 22nd Floor, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 7893, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-332-8866 | Fax: +971 4-332-8280
 
Saeed Tower, Dammam Khobar Highway, P.O. Box 151, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-872-0115,+966 3-810-6999 | Fax: +966 3-814-7063,+966 3-873-8190 | Email: webmaster@aramco.com.sa | Website: www.saudiaramco.com
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