Dow is planning to develop the world’s first net-zero scope-1 and -2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives complex.

As part of two separate reimbursable services contracts with Dow, Fluor will develop the complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. The contracts are valued at more than $3 billion.

Dow’s net-zero scope-1 and -2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives complex is projected to decarbonize approximately 20 % of the company’s global ethylene capacity while growing its polyethylene capacity by approximately two million metric tonnes per annum.

The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, and construction management for a new ethylene cracker unit and, the associated utilities, power and infrastructure facilities. It also includes the expansion and retrofit of Dow’s existing manufacturing facilities.

“This program represents a major step towards Dow’s commitment to decarbonize its global footprint,” said Jim Breuer, Group President, Energy Solutions Business Segment, Fluor. “We have a long history of successful project execution with Dow, and we are grateful to be allowed to support their objective to be a leader in sustainable chemicals production.”

“Fluor has been a great partner over decades and this project builds on Dow’s very successful Texas-9 and associated projects, delivering more than 15% return on invested capital since its 2017 start-up,” said Ron Huijsmans, Global Mega Project Director, Dow.

In February, Fluor was awarded the front-end engineering and design contract for the project. Construction began in July on early works and the program is expected to come online in phases, with the first phase starting up in 2027 and the second phase starting in 2029, Dow said in a press release.