King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is a new industrial city project being constructed and located between Dammam and Al-Ahsa in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

The project aims to respond to the ever-growing demand for energy related products and services of the country, including exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, conventional power, water production and treatment, and drilling.

By the completion of the first phase in 2021, SPARK will be divided into 5 main zones which are industrial zone, dry port and logistics zone, business district, training centers and residential compounds, and commercial activities.

Dextra supplied around 700,000 ASTEC GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebars, model GR45P in straight and bending shape, for buildings and sidewalks.

ASTEC GFRP GR45P rebar provides modulus elasticity at 45GPa and tensile strengths as per ASTM 7205 – 06. It can be used as strengthening material for both new and existing constructions.

Upon the expected completion of the 3rd phase in 2035, it will occupy 50 square kilometers and is anticipated to create 100,000 jobs.