Guide to the Saudi Petrochem International Exhibition for Chemicals and Chemical Technology Industry

The Saudi Petrochem is also called the Biennial International Exhibition for Chemicals and Chemical Technology Industry and takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia annually in the impressive Riyadh Exhibition Center. The exhibition is organised by Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd, an organisation that has been successfully organising the event at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre over the years.

The Saudi Petrochem event takes place over a course of 4 days, during which various key decision makers and service providers in the industry come together to discuss the challenges and problems faced by the industry and look for innovative and effective solutions to these problems. With a world recession also occurring in the last year, it has not been easy times for the chemical technology sector. Times look likely to improve now though over the coming years and this type of event is vital for the industry, as a forum for discussion, networking and marketing.

Saudi Arabia is one of the world leaders in petro-chemical exports and accounts for over 70% of all the production of petrochemicals within the GCC. The country’s petrochem industry currently handles over SR300 billion worth of petrochemical projects, many of which are still under construction. These trends are indicative that the petrochemical industry in this region will only expand in the future. At this crucial point of expansion, the International Exhibition for Chemicals and Chemical Technology Industry has the potential to greatly improve the state of affairs in the country, and help foreign investors and service providers gain a firm foothold in the Saudi Arabian petrochemical market.

The conference features exhibits from various petrochemical exhibitors, technology and service providers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, production, processing, handling and applications sectors. These exhibitors showcase the advancements, future developments and innovations that will affect the future of the Saudi petrochemical industry at the event. Through the years, the exhibition has been well attended by different government officials, traders, chemical technicians, professionals and major stakeholders in the industry.

The Riyadh International Exhibition Centre is a venue with outstanding facilities and the type of well designed exhibition and events venue which has perhaps benefitted from the wealth of Saudi Arabia and the oil and gas income. The venue holds a number of international shows each year including the Saudi Oil and Gas show, Saudi International Motor Show and Jeddah International Boat Show.  Riyadh is relatively easy to get to in that is has its own international airport and has excellent local transportation links into the city.