Saudi Aramco announced it has completed the contractor selection process for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) phases of the Jazan Refinery and Terminal, in the southwest part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
After completion of front-end engineering design (FEED) work in April 2012, competitive bidding for the EPC contracts took place, and it has concluded with the selection of Saudi Arabian and international contractors to implement the mega-project.
The selected contractors are –
 · Petrofac Saudi Arabia Ltd. (Saudi Arabia)
· Hyundai Arabia Co. Ltd. (Saudi Arabia)
· Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corp. (Korea)
· SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. (Korea)
· Tecnicas Reunidas (Spain)
· JGC Corporation (Japan)
· Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
A signing ceremony for the major packages and contracts’ awards is scheduled to be held in Jazan Economic City next month at the project site.
Scheduled for completion in late 2016, Saudi Aramco’s Jazan Refinery and Terminal mega-project is expected to play a significant role in the supply of feedstock and fuels to support the growth of major industries in Jazan Economic City.
The Jazan Refinery and Terminal project is expected to create numerous economic benefits, including business opportunities for local enterprises and new job opportunities.
