Study for construction of large petrochemical complex in Kuwait's Al-Zour region near completion

18-Feb-16

A study for the construction of a large petrochemical complex - Kuwait Petrochemicals and Refinery Company; in the Al-Zour region of Kuwait is expected to be completed this month, as per a report in www.tradearabia.com. “The study for the petrochemicals project in Al-Zour is expected to be completed this month and is to be presented to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC),” said the Emirates 24/7 report, which cited the Arabic language daily Al-Rai. Based on the study, KNPC will decide whether to build a complex for the production of olefins, polypropylene or aromatics, it added. The complex is part of a US$30 bln venture, which also involves the construction of Al-Zour 615,000 bpd refinery and gas facilities, according to the report.