Chloralkali polyvinyl chloride plant, Oman
Name of the Project
Chloralkali polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant.
Location
The project is located about 150 km south-east of Muscat, in Oman.
Client
Project Development & Management International (PDMI).
Project Description
The project involves the design and delivery of a greenfield chloralkali PVC plant.
The plan will produce about 250 000 t/y of PVC destined for Asia, and an estimated 140 000 t/y of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) that will support local industries.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The project has a capital cost estimated at $1.5-billion.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
SNC-Lavalin has signed an exclusive agreement with PDMI to design and deliver the plant. The company will support the project long term, from concept development to commissioning, conducting the initial engineering, master planning, process technology evaluation and selection to support project financial investment decision approvals.
The subsequent engineering, procurement and construction management contract is expected in the first quarter of 2019.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SNC-Lavalin (design and delivery of the plant).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
PDMI, email info@pdmio.com.
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