Sipchem completes scheduled maintenance at Al-Waha Petrochemicals plant, begins operations

Sipchem said the financial impact of the scheduled shutdown will be reflected in Q4 2026 results.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem) announced the safe completion of scheduled periodic maintenance at its subsidiary, Al-Waha Petrochemicals Co., and the commencement of plant operations on Nov. 14, 2026.

In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the scheduled shutdown included the completion of an energy efficiency improvement project, an increase in production capacity and carrying out routine maintenance in line with the planned schedule.

These works are expected to positively impact the plant's efficiency, enhance operational reliability and reduce costs, in line with the company's future operating plans, the statement added.

The financial impact of the scheduled shutdown will be reflected in Q4 2026 results, the statement added, noting that it had taken all necessary precautions to ensure the shutdown would not impact its commitments to customers.

According to data available on Argaam, Sipchem announced in October plans to shut down Al-Waha Petrochemicals for scheduled periodic maintenance to complete energy efficiency enhancement and performance improvement.

The company said the work would improve reliability and support future operational plans. It will also complete an expansion project at the propylene and polypropylene factories, likely increasing the plant’s production capacity by more than 30% from 450,000 tons per year to 600,000 tons per year.