Técnicas Reunidas confirms ORLEN ethylene plant continuation and Hassi Messaoud relaunch for SONATRACH

Key highlights
  • ORLEN ethylene plant project in Poland continues with the same scope booked in Técnicas Reunidas' backlog.
  • Hassi Messaoud refinery project for SONATRACH has been completely relaunched.
  • Samsung, a former joint-venture member, has been replaced by Sinopec, as reported to the CNMV on November 27.
  • Técnicas Reunidas issued the statement to prevent confusion from recent international media reports.
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ORLEN ethylene plant project

Técnicas Reunidas confirms the project in Poland continues with the same scope as booked in its backlog and references a communication published by the client.

Hassi Messaoud refinery project

The Hassi Messaoud project for SONATRACH has been completely relaunched. Técnicas Reunidas reported to the CNMV on November 27 that Samsung, a former member of the joint venture, has been replaced by Sinopec.

Purpose of the statement

Técnicas Reunidas issued this clarification to avoid any confusion that may have been caused by recent reports in international media and provided links to the referenced communications.

Source: tecnicasreunidas.es

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