Honeywell/Petro Rabigh tie up for NEP technology

Saudi Arabia’s Petro Rabigh and US firm Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the deployment of Honeywell UOP’s naphtha-to-ethane-and-prop (NEP) technology. The non-binding MoU represents a significant milestone in leveraging advanced technologies to transform butane and naphtha into high-value feedstocks for light olefin production, such as ethylene and propylene.

This collaboration will demonstrate and commercialise the NEP technology, enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability through the production of value-added petrochemical products from crude oil.

The initiative aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to drive innovation in the energy sector, promote liquid-to-chemical processes, and improve energy efficiency and economic resilience.

Petro Rabigh is the largest integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia, producing fuels and high-value petrochemical products.

Honeywell has been a key player in the region for more than 70 years, delivering solutions and actively contributing to the government’s vision of advancing technology adoption and development efforts.