Maaden runs SAMAPCO plant at full capacity for 72 hours

06-Feb-14

Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Maaden) completed the performance test of running the Sahara and Maaden Petrochemical Company (SAMAPCO) plant at full capacity for 72 hours continuously, according to Maaden’s announcement posted on Tadawul website. SAMAPCO is a limited liability company, jointly owned 50:50 by Maaden and Sahara. The test was performed by the team representing the company, financial institutions represented by license technology and technical advisers, as well as representatives of the main projects contractor. The project is expected to start the commercial operation by Q2-2014.