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Heavy Aromatic Oil Waste Recycling Facility

Opportunity overview

Establishing a heavy aromatic oil waste recycling and treatment facility in Saudi Arabia, strategically located within the Royal Commission industrial zone in Yanbu, dedicated to the recovery, treatment, and reuse of heavy aromatic oil waste generated by major petrochemical and industrial operators.
The facility will process hazardous industrial waste streams using advanced recycling and treatment technologies to extract valuable components and convert waste into reusable outputs, thereby reducing landfill dependency and environmental impact. The project directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 sustainability agenda and circular economy objectives, while addressing increasing regulatory and corporate requirements for responsible industrial waste management.

Key Details

Location :
Royal Commission at Yanbu
Primary Waste Producers :
Large petrochemical operators, including YANSAB
Expected Capacity :
Approximately 5 kTon per year
Business Activity :
Recycling, treatment, and reuse of heavy aromatic oil waste
Investment Size :
Approximately SAR 8 million
Project Type :
Industrial environmental infrastructure

Expected Returns

Expected Internal Rate of Return (IRR) :
16% – 20%
Payback Period :
3 – 4 years
Revenue Profile :
Stable, driven by long-term waste supply agreements and recurring industrial demand
Risk Profile :
Moderate, supported by secured raw material availability and regulatory-backed demand

Impact

Environmental Impact :
Significant reduction of hazardous industrial waste sent to landfills, supporting the national landfill diversion target of approximately 89% by 2040
Economic Impact :
Creation of value from industrial by-products previously treated as waste, contributing to resource efficiency
Industrial Impact :
Strengthening of Saudi Arabia’s industrial waste management ecosystem through advanced recycling technologies
Social Impact :
Support for corporate social responsibility initiatives among industrial producers

Market Drivers

  • Saudi Arabia’s ambitious sustainability and circular economy targets under Vision 2030

  • Increasing volumes of industrial and petrochemical waste requiring compliant treatment solutions

  • Stricter environmental regulations and monitoring of industrial waste disposal

  • Rising corporate focus on ESG, sustainability reporting, and responsible waste management

  • Cost advantages of recycling heavy aromatic oil waste compared to hazardous waste disposal

  • Government commitment to unlock and develop the waste management sector through dedicated institutions and programs

Why Invest in Saudi Arabia?

  • Strong and consistent supply of industrial waste from large-scale petrochemical operations

  • Government-backed industrial zones offering long-term land leases, utilities, and infrastructure

  • Competitive industrial electricity and utility costs

  • Clear regulatory direction favoring recycling, reuse, and landfill diversion

  • Strategic location enabling future replication and scale across other industrial hubs

  • Growing demand for sustainable industrial services aligned with national policy priorities

Additional Highlights

  • High scalability potential as industrial waste volumes increase over time
  • Opportunity to expand into adjacent waste streams and waste-to-energy solutions
  • Long-term contracts and industrial partnerships enhance revenue visibility
  • Favorable industrial land conditions, including fully prepared plots and utility availability
  • Strong alignment with international best practices in industrial waste management
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