Sinopec Refining & Engineering + Spain TR Joint Kazakhstan Silleno Ethylene Cracking EPC Project

Project Value：Approximately $2.5 billion (company share 50%)

Project Background The Silleno Petrochemical Complex in Kazakhstan is a national landmark project for the country's vigorous development of downstream petrochemical industries. Located in the Karabatan area of the National Petrochemical Industrial Park in Atyrau Oblast, it aims to develop the ethylene-polyethylene industrial chain by utilizing ethane resources.

Role of Chinese Enterprises Sinopec Refining & Petrochemical Engineering Group and Spain's Tecnicas Reunidas (TR) signed an EPC general contract for the ethane cracking project in September 2024. The consortium contract totals approximately $2.5 billion, with Sinopec holding a 50% stake.

Scope of Services L4 EPC general contracting, covering engineering design, equipment procurement, and construction of the ethane cracking unit.

Typical Significance One of Kazakhstan's largest private petrochemical investment projects to date, and a demonstration case of a strong alliance between Chinese engineering enterprises and top European engineering companies entering the Central Asian market.

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