SABIC AN makes final investment decision and awards contract for the construction of industrial complex to produce Ammonia and Urea

• SABIC AN plans to build an industrial complex comprising an ammonia plant and two urea plants.
• The urea project will increase SABIC AN’s capacity from 4.8 to 7.4 million metric tons per year.
• Construction to start in Q4 of 2026, with commercial production scheduled for Q4 of 2030.

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (SABIC AN) has announced its Board of Directors' approval of the Final Investment Decision (FID) to proceed with its project to build an industrial complex for ammonia and urea production in Saudi Arabia, with the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract awarded to Samsung E&A Co., Ltd.

The project comprises a complex that includes an ammonia plant with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million metric tons using Kellogg Brown & Root LLC technology, two urea plants with a combined annual capacity of 2.6 million metric tons using STAMICARBON B.V and thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology GmbH technologies, and a carbon capture unit utilizing SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL B.V technology.

Under this project, SABIC AN’s urea production capacity will increase from 4.8 million to 7.4 million metric tons per year, a 54% rise compared to current levels. This will enhance the company’s ability to meet global demand and capitalize on growth opportunities in target markets.

In addition, the project integrates advanced carbon capture and emissions-intensity reduction technologies into its operations, helping to lower product carbon footprints and supporting the company’s sustainability and carbon neutrality goals, while strengthening its position as a global competitor in delivering low-carbon industrial solutions.

Fahad Al-Battar, SABIC AN CEO, commented "The project represents a key pillar of the SABIC AN’s 2040 growth strategy and contributes to achieving its sustainability and carbon neutrality targets. Through this expansion project, we aim to secure reliable and sustainable supplies for our customers, maximize value for our shareholders, contribute to realizing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, and support global food security."

The commissioning of the plants is expected to take place during Q3 of 2030, paving the way for the start of commercial production, which is anticipated during Q4 of 2030.