Maire Group subsidiary Tecnimont has secured an EPCC contract from SONATRACH through a competitive tendering process. The contract, valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion, is for the construction of a new linear alkyl benzene plant in the Skikda industrial zone, located 350 km east of Algeri.
The LAB plant will enable the production of cost-effective and biodegradable intermediates used in household detergents, industrial cleaners, and surfactants. Tecnimont’s strong track record in project execution and its longstanding presence in the country were key factors in winning the contract.
The project scope includes the construction of a new LAB plant with a production capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, along with associated utilities, offsites, and interconnections with existing facilities. The project is scheduled for completion within 44 months from the effective date of the contract.
Alessandro Bernini, CEO of Maire Group, expressed pride in consolidating the company’s track record with SONATRACH and emphasised the strategic importance of the relationship between the two countries in the global energy supply scenario. The contract further strengthens Maire Group’s presence in Algeria and enhances its position as a global leader in the downstream petrochemical value chain.
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