Worley will provide FEED services for Dow’s Path2Zero project, advancing net-zero ethylene production and industrial decarbonization.
Worley has secured a new engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract from Dow to deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) services for the cogeneration portion of Dow’s major Path2Zero project located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. This significant development marks another step forward in one of the chemical industry’s most ambitious decarbonization initiatives aimed at achieving large-scale low-carbon production.
Dow’s Path2Zero project is designed to establish the world’s first fully integrated net-zero emissions ethylene cracker and derivatives complex in terms of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The project represents a major transformation of Dow’s existing operations and is intended to serve as a global benchmark for sustainable petrochemical manufacturing. By integrating advanced technologies such as cogeneration and carbon capture, the company aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high production efficiency.
As part of Worley’s responsibilities, the company will focus on the FEED phase for the brownfield development of a new cogeneration facility that will include integrated post-combustion carbon capture technology. This system is expected to play a vital role in minimizing carbon emissions from the site by capturing CO2 generated during energy production and helping Dow move closer to its net-zero objectives. The cogeneration unit is projected to become operational by the end of 2030, supporting the broader timeline of the Path2Zero expansion.
The Path2Zero initiative is considered a flagship sustainability project not only for Dow but also for the wider global chemicals sector. Once completed, it is expected to decarbonize approximately 20 percent of Dow’s total global ethylene production capacity. In addition to emissions reduction, the project will also significantly expand production capabilities by tripling the polyethylene output at the Fort Saskatchewan site.
The upgraded facility is expected to manufacture around 3.2 million metric tonnes of certified low- to zero-carbon polyethylene and derivative products each year. These materials will support customers and business partners across global markets that are increasingly seeking sustainable and lower-carbon raw materials for packaging, industrial, and consumer applications.
Execution of the FEED work will be carried out by Worley’s Global Integrated Delivery team, drawing expertise from both Canada and India while leveraging support from the company’s broader international network. This integrated approach enables efficient project execution by combining regional knowledge with global technical capabilities, helping ensure both speed and quality in project delivery.
Chris Ashton, Chief Executive Officer of Worley, emphasized that the contract highlights the company’s strategic commitment to delivering complete project solutions for customers around the world. He noted that Dow’s Path2Zero project is pushing the boundaries of industrial decarbonization by demonstrating what is possible when advanced engineering and sustainability goals align.
According to Ashton, the collaboration combines Worley’s expertise in project delivery and carbon capture systems with Dow’s long-term sustainability vision. This partnership is helping create one of the world’s first fully integrated cogeneration and carbon capture facilities, offering a practical model for achieving net-zero operations on an industrial scale.
Tim Burnham, Senior Vice President of Worley Canada, also described the project as a landmark achievement that reflects the strong alignment between the two companies in supporting industrial decarbonization. He stated that the joint effort aims to establish new standards for cogeneration and carbon capture infrastructure while helping Dow advance its long-term environmental and operational goals.
With increasing global pressure on industrial sectors to reduce emissions, the Path2Zero project stands out as a pioneering example of how innovation, engineering expertise, and strategic partnerships can drive sustainable transformation across the chemical value chain.
