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Updated: 12Mar12
 
Samref - Refinery Revamp - Offsites and Utilities Package (Phase 2)
Also Known As : Samref Clean Fuels Project (CFP)
Country : Saudi Arabia
Project Value : USD 800,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Oil and Gas | Refinery, Offsites & Utilities
Consultants : WorleyParsons Arabia Limited (FEED) |  ExxonMobil Corporation (Feasibility Study)
PMC : WorleyParsons Arabia Limited
Contractor : WorleyParsons Arabia Limited (EPC)
Profile Type :  Contract Project
Associated Projects : Contract (1)
Phase:
EPC - Execution
Completion: 2013
 
 
Owner : Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery CompanySaudi Aramco Mobil Refinery CompanyLoading... - Saudi Arabia
Location :
Yanbu Industrial City , Yanbu , Medina, Saudi Arabia
Contract Type : EPC - Engineering, Procurement, Construction
Payment Terms : Cost Reimbursable
Facility Type : Offsites and Utilities
Capacity : 40,000 bpd distillate hydrotreater
Background Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company (Samref)Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company (Samref)Loading... plans to undertake Offsites and Utilities work as part of its refinery revamp project for its existing Yanbu oil refinery in Saudi Arabia.

This is phase 2 of the project and it includes the construction of a 40,000 bpd distillate hydrotreater, a sulphur recovery unit and handling facilities, a sour water stripper and a hydrogen plant.

The upgrade aims to decrease sulfur content in gasoline and diesel to 10 ppm by 2013.

ExxonMobilExxonMobilLoading... is the technology provider and Feasibility study consultant.

WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading... is the PMC and FEED study consultant.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
2013 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In March 2012, construction of the facilities and units was ongoing.

In 2013, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In June 2011, construction of the facilities and units started along with the engineering work.

In October 2010, FEED study was completed and engineering work started.

In January 2010, FEED study was in progress.

In January 2009, the FEED study and EPC contracts were awarded to WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading.... WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading... will also be in charge of the overall project management.

In August 2008, bids for the FEED study and EPC contracts were submitted.

In Q3 2008, the ITB for the FEED study and EPC contracts were issued.
Scope of Work Construction of:

-A 40,000 bpd distillate hydrotreater
-A sulphur recovery unit and handling facilities
-A sour water stripper
-A hydrogen plant
-Tie-ins for the process units
-Connections to the control systems

Works also include the relocation of the refinery's laboratory
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Samref - Refinery Revamp USD 1,500,000,000
Samref - Refinery Revamp - Process Units Package (Phase 1) USD 700,000,000

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Q3 2008 EPCITB issued
 FEEDITB issued
Aug 2008 FEEDBids submitted
 EPCBids submitted
Jan 2009 FEEDContract awarded to WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading...
 EPCContract awarded to WorleyParsonsWorleyParsonsLoading...
 
Prequalified Bidders Awarded
  • WorleyParsons
Oct 2010 FEEDStudy completed
 EPCEngineering work started
Jun 2011 EPCConstruction work started
2013 CompletionProject expected to be completed
 
Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company Building, Yanbu Industrial Area, P.O. Box 30078, Yanbu 41912, Saudi Arabia, Medina
Tel: +966 4-396-4000,+966 4-396-4443 | Fax: +966 4-396-0942,+966 4-396-4607,+966 4-662325 | Email: amrihh@samref.com.sa | Website: http://www.samref.com.sa
  • Name: Samir Mulla
    Position: Major Projects and Turnaround Director
    Tel: +966 4-396-4649
 
WorleyParsons Arabia Limited
Consultant - FEED
Al Jazeera Building, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floor, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 31699, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-881-3775 | Fax: +966 3-881-3855
  • Name: Alain Achee
    Position: Project Director
    Tel: +966 4-396-4256
 
ExxonMobil Corporation
Consultant - Feasibility Study
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving Area, Texas, United States
Tel: +1 972-444-1000 | Fax: +1 972-444-1348 | Email: p.r.jos@exxonmobil.com | Website: http://www.exxonmobil.com
 
WorleyParsons Arabia Limited
Contractor - EPC
Al Jazeera Building, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floor, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 31699, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-881-3775 | Fax: +966 3-881-3855
  • Name: Alain Achee
    Position: Project Director
    Tel: +966 4-396-4256
 
Al Jazeera Building, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floor, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 31699, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Al Sharqiyah
Tel: +966 3-881-3775 | Fax: +966 3-881-3855
  • Name: Alain Achee
    Position: Project Director
    Tel: +966 4-396-4256
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