The scope of work has been divided into eight packages and EPC contracts will be awarded very soon
Aramco–TotalEnergies JV SATORP has completed the FEED and launched multiple EPC packages for their $11 billion planned Amiral complex, Olivier Saincry, Amiral’s execution director said.
Speaking at the ME-TECH 2023 in Dubai, Saincry said that the scope of work has been divided into eight packages and EPC contracts will be awarded very soon, as reported by our sister publication, Oil and Gas Middle East.
Amiral is being developed and will be operated by the SATORP joint venture owned by Saudi Aramco (62.5%) and TotalEnergies (37.5%). Both partners took their final investment decision in December 2022 to build the Amiral project, which involves the construction of:
A mixed-feed cracker capable of processing different grades of low-cost feedstocks and 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
Speaking at the ME-TECH 2023 in Dubai, Saincry said that the megaproject’s scope of work has been divided into eight packages and EPC contracts will be awarded “very soon.”
Package 1: Mixed feed crackers
Package 2: Derivatives
Package 3: HDPE and logistics
Package 4: Utilities and inter connectivity
Package 5: SATORP Integration
Package 7: Steel preparation
Package 8: Construction of temporary facilities (including 500 offices for workers)
The project aims to convert feedstock produced directly by the SATORP refinery, such as its off-gases and naphtha, as well as ethane and light naphtha supplied by Saudi Aramco.
Ultimately, the complex will also supply a park in the Jubail industrial area, where specialty chemical plants will be located. This collaboration with companies looking to establish operations in the local area will help support the creation of key manufacturing activities, such as carbon fibers, lubricants, special fluids, detergents, additives and automotive parts.
