Sinochem Group Kuwait PIC New Refinery (Al-Zour) Chemical Complex EPC Services
  • Delivery Date:2025-12-27
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【Project Background】The Al-Zour Refining and Petrochemical Complex in Kuwait is the largest refining and petrochemical investment project in the country's history. In addition to refining capacity, it includes the construction of large-scale petrochemical units, operated by Kuwaiti state-owned chemical enterprises such as PIC and KIPIC. With a total investment exceeding $30 billion, this flagship project represents Kuwait's drive for petrochemical industry diversification.

【Role of Chinese Enterprises】Enterprises under China National Chemical Engineering Group (e.g., Sinochem Third Construction, Sinochem Fifth Construction) participated in the EPC construction of chemical units at the Al-Zour Refining and Petrochemical Complex, providing engineering design, equipment procurement, and construction services for certain petrochemical units, demonstrating the capability of Chinese chemical engineering enterprises in Kuwait's ultra-large-scale projects.

【Scope of Services】L4 EPC general contracting (for specific chemical unit trains) or L5 construction subcontracting, covering construction services for polyethylene, polypropylene, or related chemical units.

【Significance】The participation of Chinese chemical engineering enterprises in Kuwait's largest refining and petrochemical investment project has established significant engineering performance records in Kuwait, laying the foundation for the continued development of Chinese enterprises in the Kuwaiti chemical market.

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