ZAA US-Saudi investment consortium is nearing a decision on which Gulf nation will host a $5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor. The project involves constructing a 200,000-barrel-per-day refinery connected to deepwater ports, storage facilities, and export terminals. The consortium has narrowed its options to three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries outside the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to avoid the strategic risks associated with this maritime chokepoint. The chosen location would gain a significant downstream and energy-export platform. The first phase of the project includes advanced emissions control systems and plans to explore sustainable aviation fuel production. Once a host is selected, the project will move toward site assessments and engineering designs, with mechanical completion expected by late 2029.
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