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The Saudi Chemical Company Holding announced the commencement of commercial production at its military industries complex and TNT production line through its subsidiary, Saudi Chemical Company Limited, effective August 31, 2026, following verification of system and equipment readiness and raw material availability.
Financial Impact:
The financial impact of the commencement of commercial operations is expected to be reflected in the financial statements starting from the fourth quarter of 2026.
Costs:
The company confirmed that there has been no material change to the previously allocated costs, noting that all phases were completed within the approved budget.
Project Timeline:
March 2020:
Initial announcement of the launch of the construction phases of the explosives and military materials manufacturing complex.
June 2022:
Completion of construction and buildings, and commissioning of production lines, warehouses, and safety systems.
May 2023:
Issuance of final approvals from the relevant authorities and commencement of the trial operation phase for quality control. April 2026:
Successful production of the first experimental batch of TNT that meets international military specifications.
August 2026:
Completion of operational readiness and official transition to commercial production.
Strategic Support for Vision 2030:
This project represents a pivotal step towards localizing the military industries sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a key objective of Vision 2030 to increase domestic military spending to over 50%.
Importance of TNT:
Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a key component in the munitions and defense systems industry. Its local production enhances the security of military supply chains for the Kingdom's defense and security sectors.
Financial Impact:
The financial impact of the commencement of commercial operations is expected to be reflected in the financial statements starting from the fourth quarter of 2026.
Costs:
The company confirmed that there has been no material change to the previously allocated costs, noting that all phases were completed within the approved budget.
Project Timeline:
March 2020:
Initial announcement of the launch of the construction phases of the explosives and military materials manufacturing complex.
June 2022:
Completion of construction and buildings, and commissioning of production lines, warehouses, and safety systems.
May 2023:
Issuance of final approvals from the relevant authorities and commencement of the trial operation phase for quality control. April 2026:
Successful production of the first experimental batch of TNT that meets international military specifications.
August 2026:
Completion of operational readiness and official transition to commercial production.
Strategic Support for Vision 2030:
This project represents a pivotal step towards localizing the military industries sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a key objective of Vision 2030 to increase domestic military spending to over 50%.
Importance of TNT:
Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a key component in the munitions and defense systems industry. Its local production enhances the security of military supply chains for the Kingdom's defense and security sectors.
