01-Apr-2019:
Press Release:
Saudi Aramco on 01-Apr-2019 awarded a contract for the Riyadh Refinery Services. The Project has been awarded to US company, KBR.
Saudi Aramco awarded the contract to provide Supercritical Solvent Deasphalting (SDA) technology known as Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) process. The deasphalting technology will be used to separate more oils and other compounds from residues creating during the refining process.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide a 3-product ROSE technology license, basic engineering design, and proprietary equipment for Saudi Aramco’s residue upgrading and clean fuels project at the Riyadh Refinery in Saudi Arabia.
“We are honored that Saudi Aramco has selected the ROSE process for their clean fuels project at the Riyadh Refinery,” said John Derbyshire, KBR President, Technology. “This award underscores our market leadership in residue upgrading solutions to help our clients address IMO2020 compliance challenges and improve the profitability of their refining assets.” statement said.
