MAIRE has announced that its nitrogen technology subsidiary, Stamicarbon (part of Nextchem), will provide the technology package for SABIC Agri-Nutrients’ (SABIC AN) upcoming "SAN-7" large-scale fertilizer project in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Stamicarbon has secured a technology package valued at approximately €125 million for a new grassroots fertilizer plant. Under the agreement, Stamicarbon provides a license to SABIC and works with the EPC contractor to supply the Process Design Package (PDP) and proprietary equipment. The project utilizes proprietary NX STAMI Urea technology to power two production units, each delivering a capacity of 3,850 metric tons of urea per day.

This initiative supports SABIC’s long-term strategy to boost Saudi Arabia’s fertilizer production and export volumes. By doing so, it enhances the Kingdom's role in safeguarding global food security and advances the industrial growth targets of Saudi Vision 2030.

Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of Nextchem, commented: "Nextchem’s selection confirms the strength of our proprietary NX STAMI Urea technology platform and the trust that leading players such as SABIC AN place in our ability to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions at scale. It further reflects the strong momentum that we are building in the fertilizers segment, as also demonstrated by our recent awards, while reaffirming our commitment to supporting customers with technologies that combine operational efficiency, reliability and long-term competitiveness."