To be a globally well-recognized center for interdisciplinary and transformative research in petroleum conversion and sustainability of petroleum resources
To develop cutting-edge technologies for petroleum conversion, scale them from concept validation (TRL4) to pilot trials (TRL6), and solve industrial challenges through KFUPM’s expertise and infras...
Aim at research excellence and bottom-up innovation in the field of petroleum refining and petrochemicals.
Establish a state-of-the-art facility to develop generic creator models to better understand the chemistry of catalytic reactions involving crude oil.
Conduct research projects using dedicated pilot to serve local petrochemicals industry and bridge the gap between bench- and industrial scale units.
Complement research facilities at CRAC to cover: co-cracking of low-carbon streams; converting waste plastics to useful products; upgrading liquid hydrocarbons to chemicals and producing renewable and alternative fuels.
