VOL.XXXIXNo. 5728-October-1996SAUDI ARABIA

SABICApproves Several Expansion ProjectsThe Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) board hasapproved several expansion projects proposed by itsaffiliates, SABIC's Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Ibrahimibn Salamah announced on 19 October. These includePetrokemya'solefins complex consisting of an800,000 ton/year ethylene cracker and a 275,000t/y propylene plant, Sharq's 450,000 t/y ethylene glycol plant anda plan to increase output of...