Emerson and Carbon Holdings announced that Emerson Process Management has been selected to provide automation and reliability technologies and services for Carbon Holdings' Tahrir Petrochemicals Project at Ain Sokhna, Egypt. Emerson's initial scope of work is estimated at $150 million. When completed, the approximately $6.9 billion, It will produce 1.5 million metric tons per year of ethylene that will then be further processed into polyethylene.

Other major products will include propylene, polypropylene, hexene, butadiene, benzene, and styrene. Construction and operation of the Tahrir Petrochemicals complex is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect permanent and construction jobs in Egypt. As main automation contractor, Emerson will apply best practice technologies and services to help ensure the facility is completed on time and within budget.

Engineering services include designing the plant for optimum availability, and Emerson will also provide a robust reliability program that includes consulting services, equipment health monitoring, and a reliability service center for ongoing local support and expertise.