MAIRE (MAIRE.MI) announced that its subsidiary NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through CONSER, has been awarded a contract by Al Baleed Petrochemical Company (ABP) for a Maleic Anhydride plant in the Salalah Free Zone, Oman.
The contract covers technology licensing, process design, and catalyst supply for the plant, which will produce 50,000 tons per year of maleic anhydride—an intermediate used in biodegradable plastics. The facility is part of ABP’s broader chemical park focused on LPG, methanol, and ammonia.
CONSER will provide proprietary maleic anhydride technology and technical support during project execution, from design to commissioning and start-up, along with supplying the necessary catalyst. This initiative strengthens Oman’s position as a key player in the biodegradable plastics market, benefiting from the strategic location of the Salalah Free Zone as a logistics hub for petrochemical processing.