Strohm Wins 20-Mile Pipe Contract for Saudi Aramco Fadhili Expansion
(P&GJ) — Strohm, a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer, has secured a contract to supply 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) of its TCP flowline for Saudi Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant in Saudi Arabia.
This marks Strohm’s first commercial contract for an onshore application in the region and follows a successful pilot with Saudi Aramco.
The project also debuts Strohm’s electrofusion coupler (EFC), a non-metallic, corrosion-free, welded joint designed for buried applications. The EFC eliminates the need for seals, making it a cost-effective and faster alternative to steel connectors.
The six-inch glass fiber polyethylene composite pipes will transport rich mono ethylene glycol (MEG) and are scheduled for delivery in September 2025. Production will take place at Strohm’s manufacturing facility in the Netherlands, with final assembly carried out locally. The lightweight pipes resist corrosion and feature smooth liners to enhance flow efficiency.
Saudi Aramco and engineering partner KBR selected Strohm’s TCP after material studies highlighted its fluid compatibility, corrosion resistance, high qualification standards, and reduced carbon footprint.
“This contract represents a significant milestone for Strohm, and it is a testament to our longstanding relationship with Saudi Aramco and the company’s trust in our products,” said Fabienne Ellington, Strohm’s Vice President for Africa, Middle East & Asia-Pacific. “The award reinforces our commitment to Saudi Arabia as a strategic growth area and its role as a pivotal gateway to the broader markets in the Middle East, Asia, and East Africa.”
The Fadhili Gas Plant is undergoing a $7.7 billion expansion to increase its processing capacity to 4 billion standard cubic feet per day. The project supports Saudi Arabia’s energy strategy, including the development of low-carbon hydrogen.
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