Dhahran’s Fadhili Gas Plant Expansion: Aramco’s $7.7 Billion Project
DHAHRAN — In a groundbreaking move, Aramco has unveiled plans to inject $7.7 billion into the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for the significant expansion of its Fadhili Gas Plant in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
This mega-project is set to revolutionize the plant’s processing capacity, boosting it by a staggering 1.5 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) from its current 2.5 bscfd to a formidable 4 bscfd.
With a target completion date of November 2027, this expansion plays a pivotal role in Aramco’s strategic vision to ramp up gas production by a whopping 60% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels.
But the benefits don’t stop there. This initiative will not only ramp up sulfur production by an extra 2,300 metric tons per day but will also dovetail with Aramco’s green agenda by contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Furthermore, it aims to streamline crude oil usage for refining and export purposes, paving the way for a transition towards cleaner, less carbon-intensive energy sources.
Wail Al Jaafari, the dynamic executive vice president of technical services at Aramco, underscored the project’s dual thrust on shoring up natural gas reserves and nurturing a burgeoning low-carbon hydrogen enterprise.
He spotlighted the collaborative ethos driving the expansion, with heavyweight global players like SAMSUNG Engineering Company, GS Engineering & Construction Corporation, and Nesma & Partners joining forces to realize these audacious ambitions. — SG
