- High cost of butane feedstock.
- Fluctuating market prices and low demand.
- Geopolitical conflicts impacting global petrochemical prices and supply chains.
- Global pressure to pivot to sustainability.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8M MT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.8M MT CO2e
2023
Water Usage
4.7M m3
2023
Waste
122.3K MT
2023
Energy Use
51.7M GJ
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.8M MT CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Overhauled two crude oil boilers, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tonnes/year and saving over 700,000 MMBTU of energy.
- Initiated steps to direct purge gas recovery from the LDPE plant, aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 40,000 MT of CO2.
- Implemented a new Titanium catalyst in the DPC plant, saving around 266,000 tonnes annually and improving energy efficiency by 14.7%.
- Replaced the cycle water heat exchanger in the EOEG plant, saving an estimated 50 MT of steam per hour and reducing energy consumption by 31% (saving around 6.5 million SAR annually).
- EOEG plant captures approximately 70,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, utilized as a raw material.
- Achieved its first cycle credit that reached up to 3.8 MMBTU.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Producing the most profitable grades based on market demand.
📅 Medium-term
- Establishing synergies with affiliates and other companies.
🔭 Long-term
- Becoming a regional leader in petrochemicals and a preferred supplier, delivering sustainable profits.
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource EfficiencyWorkplace SafetyCommunity EngagementHuman RightsEthical Conduct