SABIC AN makes FID for SAN-7 and selects technology providers

Saudi Arabian fertilizer producer SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (SABIC AN) has made the final investment decision for its SAN-7 project in Al Jubail. The development will add 1.2 million t/a of ammonia capacity and 2.6 million t/a of urea capacity. The EPC contract has been awarded to Samsung E&A Co., Ltd. for approximately $3.5 billion, with construction expected to start in Q4 2026.

The complex will include two urea plants incorporating technologies from Stamicarbon B.V and thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology GmbH. MAIRE’s Nextchem, acting through its nitrogen technology licensor Stamicarbon, will provide an NX STAMI™ Urea technology package for the two units under a contract valued at €125 million. Its scope includes technology licensing, the Process Design Package and proprietary equipment.