Aramco to Finalize SABIC’s Acquisition Deal by 2020
Aramco announced on March 27 acquiring the 70% stake in SABIC for $69.1 billion to develop Aramco’s downstream growth plans.
Aramco announced on March 27 acquiring the 70% stake in SABIC for $69.1 billion to develop Aramco’s downstream growth plans.
The largest oil field in the world, Saudi Aramco’s Ghawar field, reached a production capacity of around 58 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in combined reserves and 48.3 billion in liquid reserves.
The company’s plans will not be affected by the 70% stake purchased by Saudi Aramco for around $69.1 billion.
As the world largest oil firm, this move is seen as an indicator of how well the company operates, with its only debt issuance so far.
The facility will be used for large scale fabrication of offshore platforms and onshore/offshore modules.
Saudi Aramco has been establishing an international gas business in a way that diminishes its carbon footprint by converting more crude oil into chemicals.
The talks were between Leonid Mikhelson, Novatek's CEO and Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, where they are expected to settle on an agreement soon.
Saudi Aramco will carry out feasibility studies to determine the exploration possibilities in this area during the upcoming two years.
The gasoline compression results in lower nitrogen oxide and soot emissions as well as a 30% improvement in fuel economy.
Egypt has renewed the agreement with Saudi Aramco to provide Egyptian refineries with crude oil for six months starting from January 2019.