Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. The complex is expected to commence commercial operations in 2024 and is likely to have an annual petrochemical capacity of 1.7mtpa. The complex will use naphtha as its key feedstock. The plants in this complex are operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil.
Details of key upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Complex
The complex is set to add capacity with upcoming plants including Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Benzene Plant (GAP Project) (0.2mtpa), and Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Xylene Plant (GAP Project) (1.5mtpa).
The technology and operator details for upcoming plants are as follows:| Plant Name | Operator | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Benzene Plant (GAP Project) | Abu Dhabi National Oil | Axens Benzene Technology |
| Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Xylene Plant (GAP Project) | Abu Dhabi National Oil | Axens Xylene Technology |
Key Products Capacity – Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Abu Dhabi Complex, 2021-2030
The complex is expected to produce key products such as xylenes, and benzene.
Xylenes accounts for major capacity share i.e., 88.2% of the total annual capacity of the complex with 1.5mtpa, followed by benzene 11.8% (0.2mtpa).
About Abu Dhabi National Oil
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) is an integrated national oil and gas group. It operates across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, ranging from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products. The company product portfolio includes crude oil and condensates, petroleum products, gas and Sulphur, ADNOC is controlled and supervised by The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC). The company also manufactures urea, nitrogen and liquid oxygen. It also provides sour gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and polyolefins. Its oil, gas, refined products and petrochemicals are marketed in six continents. ADNOC is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
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