SABIC AN Jubail Ammonia and Urea Complex
New construction · Jubail, Saudi Arabia · FID / Sanctioned
Project of the week
Nextchem has been selected to supply the NX STAMI urea technology package for SABIC AN’s SAN-7 complex in Jubail, covering licensing, process design and proprietary equipment under contracts worth around 125 million euros.
The award follows the final investment decision reached on 10 September for the ammonia and urea plants, with Samsung Engineering as EPC contractor.
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Where it stands
The Final Investment Decision has been taken: the owner has committed the capital and the project is approved and funded. This is the pivotal go/no-go milestone that separates speculative projects from committed ones.
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FID / Sanctioned 10 September 2026 Source: SABIC AN greenlights ammonia and urea complex; EPC awarded to Samsung E&A 10 September 2026 · arabnews.com
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Under Construction 2026 Q4 Source: SABIC AN greenlights ammonia and urea complex; EPC awarded to Samsung E&A 10 September 2026 · oilandgasmiddleeast.com
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Commissioning & Start-up 2030 Q3 Source: SABIC AN greenlights ammonia and urea complex; EPC awarded to Samsung E&A 10 September 2026 · arabnews.com
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Operational / Completed 2030 Q4 Source: SABIC AN greenlights ammonia and urea complex; EPC awarded to Samsung E&A 10 September 2026 · arabnews.com
Companies involved
- SABIC Owner · Operator · Developer
- Samsung Engineering EPC
- Shell Technology licensor
- Stamicarbon Technology licensor
- KBR Technology licensor
- Uhde Fertilizer Technology Technology licensor
- NextChem Technology / equipment supplier
Substances
- Ammonia Product 1,200,000 t/y
- Carbon dioxide Capture & storage (CCS)
- Urea Product 2,600,000 t/y
