Strohm to supply 33km of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe for Saudi Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant
Strohm, the world’s first and leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) company, has been
awarded a medium sized* contract to supply 33 km of its TCP flowline for Saudi Aramco’s Fadhili
gas plant in Saudi Arabia.
Following a successful pilot with Saudi Aramco, this is Strohm’s first commercial contract for
onshore application in the region. The project also marks the first time the company uses its newly
offered electrofusion coupler (EFC), a completely non-metallic, welded and fully bonded joint that is
corrosion free and enables buried application as it requires no seals. The EFC is a cost-effective
solution, easier and faster to install on site than steel connectors.
The six-inch glass fibre polyethylene composite pipe will be used for rich mono ethylene glycol
(MEG) transport and is due to be delivered in September 2025. It will be produced in the company’s
manufacturing plant in the Netherlands and terminated in the field using local workforce. The low
weight solid pipe structure is immune to corrosion and has a smooth liner ensuring enhanced flow.
The contract was awarded following Saudi Aramco’s and its engineering partner KBR’s material
selection studies, which showed that TCP was the most suitable solution for the flowline, due to its
demonstrated fluid compatibility, high qualification standards, lack of corrosion, and low carbon
footprint.
Strohm’s Vice President for Africa, Middle East & Asia-Pacific, Fabienne Ellington, said: “This
contract represents a significant milestone for Strohm, and it is a testament to our longstanding
relationship with Saudi Aramco and the company’s trust in our products. The award reinforces our
commitment to Saudi Arabia as a strategic growth area and its role as a pivotal gateway to the
broader markets in Middle East, Asia and East Africa.
This will be a stepping stone as we aim to expand our reach and deliver value across these dynamic
geographies. Not only that, but the EFC’s adoption also enhances our onshore operations and
positions us at the forefront of innovation, paving the way for our entry into the hydrogen and
carbon capture and storage markets in the region and globally.”
The Fadhili Gas Plant in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant expansion to enhance its role in the
country's energy strategy. The $7.7 billion project aims to increase the plant's processing capacity
to four billion standard cubic feet per day and to support the future development of low-carbon
hydrogen.
Issued on behalf of Strohm by BIG Partnership. For any media enquiries, please contact Diana
Bengea at d.bengea@strohm.eu.
*A medium sized contract is defined as a contract between 10 and 20 million euro.
About Strohm:
Leading composite pipe technology company Strohm has the world’s largest track-record for
Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) after being the first to bring the technology to the
conventional energy industry in 2007. TCP reduces total installed and life cycle cost for
subsea flowlines, jumpers and risers and has proven to reduce the CO2 footprint of pipeline
infrastructures by more than 50%.
The company is committed to driving sustainability with its range of TCP solutions which enable
clients towards their net-zero carbon emissions targets and supports the renewables sector.
TCP is a strong, non-corrosive, spoolable, lightweight technology which is delivered in long lengths,
resulting in a significant reduction of transportation and installation costs. TCP is installed using
small vessels or subsea pallets, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. It is also 100% recyclable.
Strohm’s shareholders include Senco Hydrogen Capital, Chevron Technology Ventures, Evonik
Venture Capital, Shell Ventures, HydrogenOne Capital Growth, and ING Corporate Investments (a
100% subsidiary of ING Bank N.V.).
The firm’s manufacturing facility is located at its headquarters in IJmuiden in The Netherlands.
Strohm also has offices in Houston (US) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).
