Alfa Laval wins energy efficiency order in KSA

LUND, Sweden –Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA), an expert in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has received an order to supply Packinox heat exchangers to one of the world’s largest petrochemical complexes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The order value is approximately SEK 120 million and delivery is scheduled to start in 2013 and be finalised in 2014.

The Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers will be used in the catalytic processing sections in the production of mixed Xylenes used for synthetic nylons and PET bottles, amongst other things.

“The order confirms Alfa Laval's strong position as a provider of energy efficient solutions to the refinery and petrochemical industry,” says Lars Renstr?m, president and CEO. “Our Packinox heat exchangers have a proven track record of being the ultimate choice in these demanding applications.”

The annual world production of primary petrochemicals (e.g. olefins and aromatics) is estimated at 250 million tons. North America and Western Europe are considered the largest petrochemical manufacturers but the major growth in new production capacity can be found in the Middle East and Asia.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialised products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.