Sadara epitomises rapid progress in Vision 2030 industrial cluster initiative Saudi Arabia’s Sadara Chemical has become a key actor in the government’s strategy to develop downstream industries, create local jobs and diversify the country away from dependence on oil revenues. Sadara Chemical Company, the USD20bn Saudi Arabian petrochemicals joint venture in Jubail Industrial City between …
Kuwait presses on with petchem projects
Aromatics, olefins, and refinery plans continue in bid to enhance integration Despite the low oil price and other GCC project cutbacks, Kuwait is pressing ahead with investments in refinery, olefins, and aromatics to build capacity and improve integration, increasing efficiencies For decades, the oil and gas industry has been one of the key drivers of …
GPCA researches GCC views on recycling
Study finds most residents uninformed on recyclable and degradable plastic A recent survey commissioned by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has revealed that only 38% of GCC residents have an informed view of recyclable and degradable plastics, signalling the need to incorporate more …
Orpic sets up polymer unit
Unit will market polymers to be produced at upcoming Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex Orpic has set up a dedicated unit to market the polymers that will come on stream when its $6.4bn Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) is operational by late 2019. Orpic’s polymer output, comprising polypropylene and polyethylene, is projected to surge to 1.4 …
UAE, KSA seek projects
UAE and Saudi Arabia agree to look for joint strategic partnerships: At a retreat in Riyadh, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have agreed to look for joint strategic partnerships, according to Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Faleh. “This blessed journey will achieve its goals,” he said …
Nestle tea capsules debut
Thermoformed T capsules provide a oxygen barrier to protect tea for 12 months Nestlé Special T has launched a publicity campaign with leading German actress Diane Kruger for new tea capsules developed and produced by RPC Bebo Bouxwiller. Special T offers a choice of 35 different speciality teas and infusions which can be quickly prepared …
GPCA presents awards
Association recognises best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced the winners of the 7th edition of the GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards. The awards were given on 9 April during the 8th GPCA PlastiCon. SABIC in partnership with …
Exxon, SABIC pick site
Companies officially select location in Texas for proposed $10bn petrochem project ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) announced on April 19 that they have officially selected a site in San Patricio County, Texas, for a potential multibillion-dollar petrochemical project. The state offered Texas Enterprise Fund grants of $1.35m to SABIC US Projects …
ALPLA Taba adds lines
Advanced production lines added at new plant in 10th of Ramadan City ALPLA Taba Company, one of Egypt’s largest providers of plastic packaging solutions to the Middle East, has announced that it will inject about EGP500m in the Egyptian market to launch advanced production lines at its new plant in 10th of Ramadan City. The …
DIGITAL ALLIANCE
Obeikan Group and GE are partnering to advance digital manufacturing in Saudi Arabiaby bringing new technologies to food & beverage and consumer package goods factories GE has signed a ground breaking partnership agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Obeikan Investment Group to provide advanced digital technologies, transforming key manufacturing plants into smart factories. …