King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

...research and innovation for a brighter tomorrow

The Research Institute

Our Mission

To serve the nation

by conducting client-driven

research and development

utilizing university resources

Our Organization

Environment & Water

Refining & Petrochemicals

Petroleum & Minerals

Engineering Research

Communications & Computer Research

AppliedPhysical Sciences

Economics &Management Systems

Administrative Support

Research & Innovation Support Office

Our Resources

Over 800 faculty membersand 150 full-time researchers

Over 8,000 undergraduate studentsand 1,000 graduate students

Nearly 200 laboratories and workshops

Management structure with professionalsspecifically dedicated to contract research

Endowed with the rich resources of the University

Large pool of highly trained, experienced talent

Contract Research Services

Study Services

Laboratory Services

Consultations

Our Capabilities

•Petrochemical Product Development

•Petroleum Geology & Geophysics•Petroleum & Gas Engineering •Engineering Analysis•Mineral Resources•Petroleum Refining•Water Resources•Remote Sensing •Petrochemicals•Marine Studies•Environment

•Management & Quality Systems•Advanced Physical Techniques•Material & Corrosion Research•Communication Technologies •Central Analytical Laboratory•Meteorology & Standards•Urban Areas Engineering•Computer Technologies•Economic Studies•Energy Systems •Laser Research•Business

Current Activities

Remote Sensing

Petroleum & Gas

Reservoir Studies

Petroleum & Gas

Exploration Studies

Petroleum & Gas

Catalysis Research

Refining & Petrochemicals

Heavy Crude Refining

Refining & Petrochemicals

Reinforced Concrete

Construction & Pavement Materials

Maintenance of Roads & Pavements

Construction & Pavement Materials

Marine Studies

Environmental Studies

Environmental Impact Studies

Environmental Studies

Power Systems

Network Interconnection

Communications Research

Serving Local & Regional Organizations

Management Systems

Studies for Development of Private Colleges

Traditional & Novel Techniques

Material Characterization

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Publishing Activities

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Intellectual Property

Issued patents27

Patent applications under prosecution (Lawyer)

88

Total115

• Royal Saudi Naval ForceRoyal Saudi Naval Force• Saudi Electricity Co.Saudi Electricity Co.• Schlumberger Middle Schlumberger Middle

East S.A.East S.A.• CIBA Specialty Chemicals CIBA Specialty Chemicals

Inc.Inc.• Arabian Cement Co.Arabian Cement Co.• Saudi Telecom Co.Saudi Telecom Co.• Saudi Chevron Philips Saudi Chevron Philips

Co.Co.• EniRepSa Gas LimitedEniRepSa Gas Limited

• Saudi AramcoSaudi Aramco• SABICSABIC• Rolls RoyceRolls Royce• National Metal Recovery Co.National Metal Recovery Co.• LUKSAR Energy Ltd.LUKSAR Energy Ltd.• Petroleum Energy Center Petroleum Energy Center

(Japan)(Japan)• Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies

International Inc.International Inc.• Ministry of Water & Ministry of Water &

ElectricityElectricity

Our Clients(A Representative List)

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

...research and innovation for a brighter tomorrow

The Research Institute