Nextchem (MAIRE) has been selected to provide the technology package for SABIC AN’s "SAN-7" large-scale fertilizer complex in Saudi Arabia based on its NX STAMI™ Urea solution, for a total value of €125 million
PRESS RELEASE- Nextchem’s scope of work includes licensing, Process Design Package and proprietary equipment based on its NX STAMI™ Urea technology, for a total value of €125 million
- SABIC AN’s large-scale grassroots fertilizer plant will comprise two urea production units, each with a capacity of 3,850 metric tons per day (MTPD)
- Nextchem's selection supports the expansion of Saudi Arabia's fertilizer production capacity and reinforces the Company’s presence in the Middle East
Milan, 14 September 2026 – MAIRE (MAIRE.MI)announces that Nextchem, through its nitrogen technology licensor Stamicarbon, has been selected to provide the technology package for Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Agri-Nutrients (SABIC AN)’s “SAN-7” large-scale fertilizer project located in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Stamicarbon’s scope includes a licensing agreement with SABIC, as well as contracts with the EPC contractor covering the Process Design Package (PDP) and proprietary equipment supply, leveraging the proprietary NX STAMI™ Urea technology. The total value of the technology package is approximately €125 million. The grassroots fertilizer plant will comprise two urea production units, each with a capacity of 3,850 metric tons per day.
The project aligns with SABIC's long-term vision to expand Saudi Arabia's fertilizer production and export capabilities, strengthening the Kingdom's contribution to global food security, and supporting the industrial development goals outlined in 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."