Petrochemical

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ExxonMobil, Aramco eye Samref refinery upgrade, petchem complex

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

ExxonMobil, Aramco and Samref have signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) to evaluate a significant upgrade of the Samref refinery in Yanbu, and an expansion of the facility into an integrated petrochemical complex.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GPCA names new Secretary General

Fri, 02 Jan 2026

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced the end of Dr Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun’s tenure as Secretary General after more than 16 years of service, and the appointment of Eng Mater Aldhafeeri as his successor.