The integrated SPCo petrochemicals complex includes world-class operating units that are capable of producing ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and 1-hexene.
In addition, the company will provide world markets outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its exclusive distributor, Gulf Polymers Distribution Company, utilizing Chevron Phillips Chemical’s global marketing network.
Final commissioning and testing activities continue with a priority on ensuring safe and reliable operations.
Commercial production of the facility is expected in the first quarter of 2012.
SPCo is owned 65% by National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem) and 35% by Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical Company (ACP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Phillips Chemical.
