King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals...research and innovation for a brighter tomorrow The Research Institute
Our Mission T o 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 Applied Physical Sciences Economics & Management Systems Administrative Support Research & Innovation Support Office
Our Resources Over 800 faculty members and 150 full-time researchers Over 8,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students Nearly 200 laboratories and workshops Management structure with professionals specifically 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
Number of Projects
Annual Value of Projects Million SR
Publishing Activities
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 East S.A.Schlumberger Middle East S.A. CIBA Specialty Chemicals Inc.CIBA Specialty Chemicals Inc. Arabian Cement Co.Arabian Cement Co. Saudi Telecom Co.Saudi Telecom Co. Saudi Chevron Philips Co.Saudi Chevron Philips 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 (Japan)Petroleum Energy Center (Japan) Lucent Technologies International Inc.Lucent Technologies International Inc. Ministry of Water & ElectricityMinistry of Water & Electricity Our Clients (A Representative List)
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals...research and innovation for a brighter tomorrow The Research Institute