Saudi Trading & Research Co., Ltd. (STARC) is a limited liability company established in Al-Khobar in 1992. The Company’s objective is to become a fully integrated oil, gas and petrochemical services company in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East by means of establishing joint ventures and agencies with prime foreign and regional contractors and suppliers in these fields. 
 

December 2006
STARC secures order for the supply of 23 Electric Actuators to OMS Saleri.

Al-Khobar:  STARC announced that it has received a large purchase order from OMS Saleri for the supply of 23 EIM Electrical Actuators to Saudi Aramco’s Marjan Project.

EIM Controls, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of electric actuators.

 

November 2006
STARC secures several orders for the supply of pipeline repair kits to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an important purchase orders for the supply of 8", 10", 12", 16", 20", 22", 24", 26", 28", 30", 32", 34", 36", 40", 42", 46" and 48" repair kits to be supplied by Clock Spring.
Clock Spring is a world leader in supplying technology for the pipeline integrity industry.

 

November 2006
PetroRabigh selects Axens technology

PetroRabigh has selected Axens C4 isomerisation, Alphabutol and VGO hydrotreatment processes. Axens Alphabutol process developed in cooperation with SABIC is the industry’s benchmark for the production of high purity 1-Butene. Axens has extensive experience in VGO Hydrotreating and its selction by PetroRabigh is an indication of its expertise and strength.

Axens is a refining, petrochemical and natural gas market focused company offering market-leading products including processes, catalysts, adsorbents and equipment, backed by nearly fifty years of R&D and industrial success.

 

November 2006
Sharq selects Axens technologies for its olefins plant

Sharq has selected Axens C3 hydrogenation, GHU1 and Butadiene hydrogenation technologies for its olefins plant. Axens has over 30 years experience in providing hydrogenation technologies and has a full line of high performance catalysts for these applications.

Axens is a refining, petrochemical and natural gas market focused company offering market-leading products including processes, catalysts, adsorbents and equipment, backed by nearly fifty years of R&D and industrial success.

 

November 2006
GENTAS secures a huge order from Saudi Aramco

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has received a huge purchase agreement from Saudi Aramco for the supply of approx. 60,599 tons of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG).  The agreement covers the following range of sizes:

  1. Tubing 3 ½” 9.3ppf J55
  2. Casing 4 ½” 11.6ppf SEC
  3. Casing 7” 26ppf L80 SEC
  4. Casing 9 5/8” J55 40 L80 LTC
  5. Casing 9 5/8” 53.5 & 58.4ppf premium

All Items will be manufactured by Tenaris from its world class mills in Argentina, Italy, Mexico & Japan, a world leader in supplying seamless OCTG & seamless line pipes to the oil & gas industries.

 

October 2006
GENTAS receives a purchase order from Saudi Aramco.

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has received a purchase order from Saudi Aramco for the supply of various sizes of Seamless Line Pipes and Structural Pipes totaling 7,382 tons with 23 line items.  It includes 98,120 ft of 16” line pipe, 20” & structural pipes of 10.75”, 12.75” & 14”.

The Seamless Line Pipe Items will be manufactured by Tenaris, a world leader in supplying seamless OCTG & seamless line pipes to the oil & gas industries.

 

October 2006
GENTAS receives a major PO from Saudi Aramco

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has received a major purchase order for the supply of 153,360 ft of Casing 18-5/8 inch 115# with BTC connection to Saudi Aramco.

The Casing will be manufactured by Tenaris from Tenaris Dalmine mill located in Italy, a world leader in supplying seamless OCTG & seamless line pipes to the oil & gas industries.

 

September 2006
STARC/Clock Spring completed the 1 st pipeline repair kits installation training for Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that STARC/Clock Spring team has successfully completed the first installation training on 24" Gart 1 Sweet Gas Pipeline in Ras Tanura which has been attended by individuals from...

 

September 2006
STARC signs agreement to represent Botil Oil Tools India in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

Formerly known as Baker Oil Tools India, BOTIL is a manufacturer of downhole drilling, completion and production equipment for the Oil & Gas sectors since 1989.

 

August 2006
STARC secures order for the supply of 28" pipeline repair kits to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an important purchase order for the supply of 28“ repair kits to be supplied by Clock Spring.

Clock Spring is a world leader in supplying technology for the pipeline integrity industry.

 
 

August 2006
STARC completes repair, installation and commissioning of Trident Simulator Training System at Saudi Aramco’s Training & Career Development Department.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has completed the repair, installation and commissioning of Trident Simulator Training System at Saudi Aramco’s Training & Career Development Department in Safaniy’s Northern Area Oil Operations. This was completed with the technical support from Trident.

Trident is a world leader in supplying operating training simulators to the oil & gas, power, and water industries.

 
 

August 2006
STARC secures order for the supply and retrofitting of 4 Electric Actuators to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar:  STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an order for the supply and retrofitting EIM Electrical Actuators. 

EIM Controls, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of electric actuators.

 
 

August 2006
GENTAS secures a big order from Saudi Aramco for Line Pipe.

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has been awarded a big contract from Saudi Aramco for the supply of 9,300 tons of 16” X 60 Grade Seamless Line Pipe under the Line Pipe frame agreement.

The Line Pipes will be manufactured by Tenaris NKK, a world leader in supplying seamless OCTG & seamless line pipes to the oil & gas industries.

 
 

July 2006
STARC secures a large order for the supply of electric actuators to Safaniya Project.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received a large order for the supply of electric actuators to Saudi Aramco’s Safaniya Project to be manufactured in the United States by EIM Controls, Inc.

EIM Controls, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers for electric actuators.

 
 

July 2006
STARC secures order for the supply of 30" pipeline repair kits to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an important purchase order for the supply of 30“ repair kits to be supplied by Clock Spring.

Clock Spring is a world leader in supplying technology for the pipeline integrity industry.

 
 

July 2006
STARC secures an order for the supply & retrofitting of electric actuator to Aramco’s Northern Area Pipelines.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received an order for the supply and retrofitting of electric actuators to Saudi Aramco’s Northern Area Pipelines for various Aramco pipeline sites.

EIM Controls, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers for electric actuators.

 
 

July 2006
GENTAS secures EniRepSa contract

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has been awarded a contract for the supply of pup joints and cross-overs for EniRepSa gas limited.

The pup joints will be manufactured by Tenaris, a world leader in supplying seamless OCTG & seamless line pipes to the oil & gas industries.

 
 

July 2006
Saudi Aramco awards GENTAS a huge P.O of 32,211 tons of OCTG

Al Khobar: STARC announced that its affiliate General Technology & Systems Co. (GENTAS) has received a huge order for the supply of approx 32,211 tons of OCTG from Saudi Aramco. 

 

June 2006
STARC secures order for the supply of 24" pipeline repair kits to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an important purchase order for the supply of 24“ repair kits to be supplied by Clock Spring.

Clock Spring is a world leader in supplying technology for the pipeline integrity industry.
 
 

June 2006
STARC secures order for the supply of 16" pipeline repair kits to Saudi Aramco.

Al-Khobar: STARC announced that it has received from Saudi Aramco an important purchase order for the supply of 16“ repair kits to be supplied by Clock Spring.

Clock Spring is a world leader in supplying technology for the pipeline integrity industry.

 
 

May 2006
STARC signs agreement to represent Clock Spring Company L.P. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Clock Spring Company is dedicated to providing the latest technology for the pipeline integrity industry.  It manufactures highly effective pipeline reinforcement systems for permanent field repair of pipe sections weakened by corrosion or mechanical damage.   Clock Spring has over 100,000 units installed in over 70 countries. 

 
 

April 2006
STARC secures an order for the supply of electric actuators to Suedrobau Saudi Arabia Ltd.

Al-Khobar:  STARC announced that it has received an order for the supply of electric actuators to Suedrobau Saudi Arabia Ltd for Saudi Aramco’s Hawiyah HNRP Upstream-Downstream Gas Pipelines Project to be manufactured in the United States by EIM Controls, Inc.
 
EIM Controls, Inc.  is one of the leading manufacturers for electric actuators.

 
 

March 2006
STARC secures a large order for the supply of electric actuators to Saudi Arabian Saipem Co. Ltd.

Al-Khobar:  STARC announced that it has received a large order for the supply of electric actuators to Saudi Arabian Saipem Co. Ltd. for the Saudi Aramco’s EWG1 Pipeline Project to be manufactured in the United States by EIM Controls, Inc.
 
EIM Controls, Inc.  is one of the leading manufacturers for electric actuators.

 

February 2006
STARC secures a large order for the supply of electric actuators to Suedrobau Saudi Arabia Ltd.

Al-Khobar:  STARC announced that it has received an important order for the supply of electric actuators to Suedrobau Saudi Arabia Ltd for Saudi Aramco’s Shyabah – 1 Expansion Project to be manufactured in the United States by EIM Controls, Inc.
 
EIM Controls, Inc.  is one of the leading manufacturers for electric actuators.