Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) Al-Jubail Complex is an active petrochemical complex located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. According to GlobalData, who tracks more than 13,000 active and developing petrochemical plants worldwide, the complex started commercial operations in 2004. The plants are operated by International Methanol, International Acetyl, International Polymers, International Vinyl Acetate. Buy the profile here.

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Key products capacity - Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) Al-Jubail Complex, 2022

Key products produced in this complex include methanol, acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyvinyl acetate (PVAC) etc.

Methanol accounts for the majority of the total annual capacity of the complex, followed by acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) respectively.

Details of key upcoming projects in Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) Al-Jubail Complex

The complex is set to add capacity with upcoming plants including International Polymers Company Al-Jubail Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Plant Expansion, and Sipchem Chemical Company Al-Jubail Ammonia Plant.

Contractors involved in the Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) Al-Jubail Complex

Some of the key contractors for the upcoming projects in the Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) Al-Jubail Complex include the following.

Main EPC: SGC E&C.

About International Methanol


International Methanol Co (IMC), a subsidiary of Saudi International Petrochemical Company is a chemical company that owns and operates methanol plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The company’s methanol is used in the manufacture of range of chemical products such as formaldehyde and acetic acid, industrial solvent, fuel, feedstock for organic synthesis, and gasoline octane booster. It supplies other products such as butanediol, tetrahydrofuran, maleic anhydride, carbon monoxide, and gamma butyrolactone. The company markets its products in various countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Far East. IMC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About International Acetyl


International Acetyl Co, a subsidiary of Sahara International Petrochemical Co, is a producer and distributor of chemical products that provides vinyl acetate, pure terephthalic acid, acetate esters, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate polymers, and other products. The company is headquartered in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

About International Vinyl Acetate


International Vinyl Acetate Co, is a manufacturer of chemical products that provides vinyl acetate, acetic anhydride, acetic acid, butanediol, caustic soda and other products. The company is headquartered in Jubail, Eastern province, Saudi Arabia.

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This content was updated on 20 August 2024

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