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News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/05/20 07:43 PM Samref Refinery SAMREF refinery description updated. The description of the SAMREF refinery has been updated. #samref #gasoline #refinery #aramco #exxonmobil #distillates #motorfuels #saudiarabia
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/05/04 12:35 PM Saudi Aramco Aramco’s Big Move: What a $5 Billion Investment Means for India’s Oil Future Screenshot showing Indian crude oil refineries from the Portfolio Planning PLUS Refinery Module. Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil company, is close to sealing a major deal in India that could change the energy landscape for both countries. The company is in advanced talks to buy a 20% stake in two brand-new oil refineries being planned by Indian state-run firms ONGC and BPCL. These massive projects, set for Gurajat and Andhra Pradesh, will each process 12 million tonnes of crude oil every year. The total investment for both refineries is expected to reach around $24 billion, with Aramco’s share estimated at up to $5 billion. This isn’t just about buying into a couple of refineries. For Aramco, it’s a smart way to make sure its oil has a steady home in India, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. As global oil demand slows in other regions, India’s appetite for fuel is still rising. By owning a slice of these refineries, Aramco can lock in sales for its crude oil for years to come. For India, the deal is a win in several ways. It brings in foreign investment, creates new jobs, and helps guarantee a reliable supply of oil. The partnership also means India can tap into Aramco’s technology and expertise, which could help the country strengthen its position as a major refining and petrochemical hub. This potential partnership is no coincidence as it follows a high-level meeting in April between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen their countries’ energy ties, and this deal is a clear sign of that growing relationship. Aramco’s interest in India comes after some earlier attempts to invest in the country’s refining sector didn’t work out. But this time, the talks are progressing well, and both sides seem eager to make it happen. Aramco isn’t the only Gulf oil giant looking to strengthen its ties with India. The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC recently signed a long-term deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Indian Oil, and QatarEnergy is investing heavily in India while also signing a major supply agreement with Shell. Oman’s OQ is also moving forward with a big petrochemical project. All of this shows how important India has become for Gulf energy companies as they look for new markets. If the deal goes through, Aramco will become a key player in India’s energy sector. It’s a move that could help shape how oil flows into and out of Asia for years to come. For India, it means more investment, jobs, and energy security. For Aramco, it’s a way to stay ahead in a changing world where energy demand is shifting. In short, this isn’t just a business deal-it’s a sign of how the energy world is changing, with India and the Gulf states building stronger ties and planning for the future together. #aramco #saudiarabia #india #ongc #bpcl #refining #refinery #crudeoil #oilrefining #adnoc #qatarenergy #shell #oq
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/04/25 12:09 PM Yasref Aramco and Sinopec Chart Ambitious Expansion for YASREF Petrochemicals Complex. At the signing ceremony, standing from left, are YASREF Director Lian Mingxiang, Sinopec Group Assistant President and MD of HR Qin Du, Sinopec Group President Zhao Dong, Aramco President & CEO Amin H. Nasser, Aramco Downstream President Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, and Aramco Executive Vice President of Products & Customers and YASREF Chairman Yasser M. Mufti. Sitting, from left, are Sinopec Overseas Investment Holding Limited President Zou Wenzhi, YASREF President & CEO Saad Bin Matlig, and Aramco Vice President of Liquid-to-Chemical Program Development Fahad Alsahali. Photo Credit: Saudi Aramco DHAHRAN \| April 09, 2025 Saudi Aramco and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have taken a decisive step to elevate their joint venture, the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF), into a new era of petrochemical innovation and integration. Marking YASREF’s 10^th anniversary, the two energy giants have signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) to advance a major expansion of the YASREF complex, strategically located on Saudi Arabia’s west coast in Yanbu. A Strategic Leap in Downstream Integration The expansion project is designed to transform YASREF into a fully integrated refining and petrochemical powerhouse. Central to the plan is the construction of a state-of-the-art mixed-feed steam cracker with an annual ethylene capacity of 1.8 million tons, complemented by a 1.5 million tons per year aromatics complex and associated downstream derivatives. These new facilities will be woven into the existing YASREF infrastructure, maximizing operational synergies and enabling the production of high-value petrochemical products to meet rising global demand. The YASREF expansion is part of Aramco’s broader $100 billion liquids-to-chemicals program, which includes the development of multiple mixed-feed crackers both within Saudi Arabia and internationally A Decade of Progress, A Future of Opportunity YASREF, a joint venture owned 62.5% by Aramco and 37.5% by Sinopec, has been a symbol of dynamic China–Saudi energy cooperation since its inception. Since commencing operations in 2015 with a crude refining capacity of 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day—expanded to 430,000 b/d in 2020—YASREF has played a key role in Saudi Arabia’s industrial landscape. The planned expansion is expected to further enhance YASREF’s ability to deliver high-quality petrochemical products, support the energy transition, and foster long-term industrial partnerships between Saudi Arabia and China. #sinopec #aramco #yasref #yanbu #saudiarabia #refining #petrochemicals #refineryexpansion
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/04/25 11:38 AM Yasref Refinery YASREF company and refinery description updated. Description about YASREF company and refinery have been updated. Some plant technologies and capacities have been added. #yasref #aramco #sinopec #refinery #yanbu #saudiarabia
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/04/24 08:39 PM SASREF Aramco Set to Launch Main Tendering for Sasref Expansion in Q2 2025 SASREF Refinery in Jubail, Saudi Arabia © Saudi Aramco Media Gallery Saudi Aramco is preparing to initiate the main tendering phase for a major expansion of its Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company (Sasref) in Jubail Industrial City, with the solicitation of interest (SoI) round expected in the second quarter of 2025. This project is a key component of Aramco’s $100 billion liquids-to-chemicals program, designed to transform the Sasref refinery into an integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex through the addition of a mixed-feed and of an ethane cracker, that will draw ethane from an adjacent refinery. South Korea’s Samsung E&A is currently executing pre-FEED and FEED work under an 18-month contract awarded by Aramco in March 2024 and the project is expected to move into the EPC tendering phase following completion of the engineering studies. Strategic international collaboration is central to the expansion. In November 2024, Aramco signed a development framework agreement in Beijing with China’s Rongsheng Petrochemical, outlining joint planning and cooperation for the Sasref project. This builds on earlier agreements from April and September 2024, which set the stage for a potential joint venture, with Rongsheng considering the acquisition of a 50% stake in Sasref and Aramco potentially taking a 50% stake in Rongsheng’s Ningbo Zhongjin Petrochemical Company (ZJPC) Aramco has been the sole owner of Sasref since acquiring Shell’s 50% stake in 2019. The Sasref expansion is part of Aramco’s broader strategy to maximize value from its crude production, expand its downstream footprint, and foster international partnerships in both Saudi Arabia and China. #aramco #rongsheng #steamcracker #sasref #jubail #saudiarabia #refinery #petrochemicals #refineryexpansion

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