ACWA Power, in collaboration with IC İÇTAŞ, has been selected for Azerbaijan's Caspian SWRO desalination pr ..Read More

ACWA Power, in collaboration with IC İÇTAŞ, has been selected for Azerbaijan's Caspian SWRO desalination project. The consortium will build a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant with a daily capacity of 300,000 cubic meters in Sumgayit Chemical Industrial Park. The project will serve the growing drinking water needs of Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, with a 27.5-year operational period before management is transferred to the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency.
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• Water

Petro Rabigh and Honeywell have signed an MoU under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Energy to demonstra ..Read More

Petro Rabigh and Honeywell have signed an MoU under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Energy to demonstrate Naphtha-to-Ethane-and-Propane (NEP) technology at the Petro Rabigh refinery. This collaboration aims to enhance crude oil conversion into value-added petrochemicals, promote sustainability, and drive innovation, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 to advance the petrochemical sector.
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• Oil & Gas

The Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh saw the signing of 126 agreements worth SAR107 billion, focusing on m ..Read More

The Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh saw the signing of 126 agreements worth SAR107 billion, focusing on mining, sustainability, innovation, and supply chains. Major deals include projects in flat steel, crude iron billets, copper smelting, and deep-sea mineral exploration. Key announcements included Aramco and Maaden’s critical minerals project, Hadeed’s acquisition of Al Rajhi Steel, and Baosteel’s first plant outside China. The forum attracted 18,000+ participants from 170 countries, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s push for global mining sector growth.
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• Mining

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has signed multiple contracts for the development of its third phosph ..Read More

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has signed multiple contracts for the development of its third phosphate fertilizer manufacturing project. Key contracts include a $325 million deal with China National Chemical Engineering for construction at Ras Al Khair, a $363 million contract with Sinopec Nanjing for Wa’ad Al Shamal (SAP/PAP & OSBL), and a $234 million contract with Tekfen for Wa’ad Al Shamal (Beneficiation). The project, announced in 2016, aims to add 3 million tonnes per year of production capacity at an estimated cost of 24 billion SAR.
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• Construction

Strohm, Netherlands, has secured its first onshore commercial contract in Saudi Arabia, supplying 33 km of TCP ..Read More

Strohm, Netherlands, has secured its first onshore commercial contract in Saudi Arabia, supplying 33 km of TCP flowline for Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant. The project will feature Strohm’s new electrofusion coupler (EFC), a corrosion-free, cost-effective joint for buried applications. The six-inch composite pipe, used for MEG transport, will be delivered by September 2025. This milestone strengthens Strohm’s presence in Saudi Arabia and aligns with the Fadhili plant’s $7.7 billion expansion to boost gas processing and low-carbon hydrogen development.
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• Oil & Gas

ADNOC Gas, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has deployed Levidian’s LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Proc ..Read More

ADNOC Gas, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has deployed Levidian’s LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant, marking its first-ever use at an operational gas site. The technology captures carbon from methane, converting it into graphene and clean hydrogen, supporting decarbonization and industrial growth. The LOOP unit produces 1 tpa of graphene and hydrogen, with future expansions targeting 15 tpa. The graphene will be evaluated for applications in EV batteries, solar panels, and durable materials, aligning with UAE’s sustainability goals.
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• Oil & Gas

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) has signed an agreement with SAMSUNG E & A for the Fadhili Gas Incremen ..Read More

Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) has signed an agreement with SAMSUNG E & A for the Fadhili Gas Increment Program – Package 4 in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The project aims to increase the Fadhili gas plant’s processing capacity from 2.5 to 4 billion cubic feet per day by 2030, boosting gas production by over 60%. This collaboration with Saudi Aramco leverages SAMSUNG E & A’s expertise and CCC’s construction capabilities. The project commenced in November 2024 and is set for completion by June 2027, following SAMSUNG E & A’s $6 billion contract with Aramco.
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EV Metals Group’s subsidiary, RIWAQ, has qualified for Saudi Arabia’s Exploration Enablement Program (EEP) ..Read More

EV Metals Group’s subsidiary, RIWAQ, has qualified for Saudi Arabia’s Exploration Enablement Program (EEP), securing support for its Balthaga Project, a 1,300km² battery metals exploration site east of Jeddah. Selected from 18 applicants, RIWAQ received 13 exploration licenses under the program, which aims to accelerate mining development and enhance geoscience knowledge. This milestone aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, advancing the Kingdom’s position as a global mining hub.
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• Mining