world’s largest refining catalyst plant, a landmark industrial achievement that plays a vital role in modern oil refining and petrochemical production. The massive facility is designed to manufacture high-performance catalysts used in critical refining processes such as fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), hydroprocessing, and residue upgrading.

Operated by a leading Saudi industrial and energy consortium, the plant has an annual production capacity of tens of thousands of metric tonnes of advanced catalysts. These catalysts are essential for converting crude oil into cleaner fuels, improving efficiency, and meeting increasingly strict global environmental standards. The plant integrates cutting-edge chemical engineering, automation, and quality control systems to ensure consistent, high-grade output.

Officials highlighted that the catalyst plant significantly strengthens regional and global supply chains by reducing dependence on imports and supporting refineries worldwide. Its strategic location near major refining and export hubs allows efficient distribution to international markets across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

“This facility represents a major leap forward in refining technology and industrial self-reliance,” said a senior company executive at the inauguration. “By producing advanced catalysts at this scale, we are supporting cleaner fuel production and more efficient energy systems globally.”