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Dortmund/Milan | thyssenkrupp nucera | June 24, 2025 — Chemical Marketing and Distribution Company (CMDC), a subsidiary of Basic Chemical Industries (BCI) Group, has awarded a key contract to thyssenkrupp nucera for a major expansion of its chlor-alkali plant in Jubail Industrial City. The contract, valued at approximately EUR 15 million, will see thyssenkrupp nucera supply advanced membrane technology, deliver essential equipment and spare parts, and provide comprehensive engineering services. The project is expected to boost the plant’s production capacity by 40%, significantly increasing output of caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, and liquid chlorine. Completion is scheduled within 19 months.

This expansion reflects BCI Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial growth and Vision 2030 goals. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Dammam, BCI has grown to become the largest privately owned chemical company in the Kingdom, with a strong presence across the GCC region. The group operates through several subsidiaries, with core activities spanning chlor-alkali manufacturing, water treatment solutions, industrial adhesives, polyurethane systems, and specialty chemicals. BCI is recognized as one of the earliest and most innovative chlor-alkali producers in the region, introducing state-of-the-art membrane technology as early as 1983 to ensure high-quality, environmentally responsible production.

BCI’s strategic location in Saudi Arabia’s industrial heartland enables it to efficiently serve major clients in the oil and gas, water treatment, and industrial sectors, both domestically and in neighboring Gulf countries. The Jubail plant’s expanded capacity will further enhance BCI’s ability to supply critical chemical products to local industries and export markets in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman.

The partnership between CMDC and thyssenkrupp nucera builds on a long-standing relationship, leveraging cutting-edge technology to maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. This investment underscores BCI Group’s role as a key enabler of Saudi Arabia’s industrial diversification and its ongoing leadership in the regional chemical sector.

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Hydrogen Insight, May 15th:

Ineos Electrochemical Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British chemicals conglomerate, has launched a new alkaline electrolyser specifically for green hydrogen projects called “Hydraeon”, based on its existing electrolysis technology used for chlor-alkali plants.

The electrolysers are designed as modular systems for large-scale green H₂ production, with Ineos advertising units with 25MW and 100MW of nameplate capacity.

Hydraeon is also advertised as capable of operating at 10% of its capacity, in response to intermittent renewable power supply.

#hydrogen #chloralkali

December 2024 Investor Presentation

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