Azew petrochemicals complex, Algeria
Name and location
Azew petrochemicals complex, Algeria.
Project description
The project will involve the development of a petrochemicals complex equipped with an ethane cracker and three product lines. The cracker will have a capacity of 1,4-million tons a year, with the feed gas coming from fields in southern Algeria. It will produce 1,1-million tons of ethylene a year, which will be processed into polyethylene (two units with a total capacity of 800 000 t/y) and monoethylene glycol (550 000 t/y). The product will be mainly for export, with some sold in the domestic market.
Value
The investment required is estimated at $3-billion.
Duration
The project will take five years to complete.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
Total and Sonatrach.
Latest developments
Total and Sonatrach have signed a framework agreement to build the petrochemicals complex.
Participants
None stated.
Construction materials
Not stated.
On budget and on time?
Not stated.
Contact details for project information
Total, tel +33 1 47 44 46 99 or
fax +33 1 47 44 68 21.
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