SABIC R&T

SABIC R&T is neither a factory nor a trading company. It is the dedicated Research & Technology division of SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), a global leader in diversified chemicals.

SABIC Research & Technology Company Introduction:

SABIC R&T (Research & Technology) serves as the innovation engine for SABIC, one of the world's largest petrochemical manufacturers. Located primarily in Saudi Arabia, with a global network of research centers, SABIC R&T is instrumental in driving the company's growth through scientific advancement and technological innovation.

Its core mission is to develop new products, processes, and application solutions across SABIC's diverse portfolio, which includes chemicals, polymers, fertilizers, and metals. The division focuses on cutting-edge research in areas such as advanced materials, sustainable solutions, process optimization, and digital technologies.

SABIC R&T plays a crucial role in creating value by improving product performance, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and identifying future market trends. It collaborates closely with universities, research institutions, and industry partners worldwide to foster a culture of innovation and deliver breakthrough technologies that support SABIC's strategic objectives and meet the evolving needs of its customers globally.

SABIC R&T (Research & Technology) in Saudi Arabia primarily focuses on the development and innovation of technologies and materials that underpin the vast product portfolio of SABIC. While R&T itself does not directly produce or sell final commercial products, it supports the production and sales across SABIC's various business units. Therefore, the products that SABIC R&T's work contributes to and supports include:

1. Chemicals

Ethylene

Propylene

Butadiene

Benzene

Xylenes

MTBE

Ethylene Glycols

Methanol

Ethanol

Caustic Soda

2. Polymers

Polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE)

Polypropylene

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polycarbonate (PC)

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)

Polyoxymethylene (POM)

Polyphenylene Ether (PPE)

Various engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic composites

3. Agricultural Nutrients

Urea

Ammonia

Phosphate fertilizers

NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) fertilizers

4. Specialty Products

High-performance engineering plastics

Elastomers

Additives

Advanced composite materials