SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company has reached a final investment decision to construct a major ammonia and urea complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Valued at US$3.5bn, the engineering, procurement and construction contract has been awarded to Samsung E&A.
The downstream development will feature an ammonia plant with a 1.2mtpa capacity, utilising KBR technology. Furthermore, two urea facilities will yield a combined 2.6mtpa, leveraging processes from Stamicarbon and thyssenkrupp Uhde. This expansion will boost the operator's total urea production by 54%, reaching 7.4mtpa.
To align with corporate decarbonisation targets, the site will integrate a post-combustion carbon capture system licensed by Shell Global Solutions, significantly reducing emissions intensity. Commissioning is scheduled for the third quarter of 2030, with commercial operations following in the fourth quarter.
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