TA’ZIZ Awards $1.99 Billion EPC Contract For One Of The Largest PVC Production Complexes

TA’ZIZ has awarded a $1.99 billion contract to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven, Ltd. (CC7). This deal is for constructing the UAE's first integrated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex. Announced at ADIPEC, this facility will be among the world's top three largest single-site PVC complexes.

The new plant will be located in Ruwais within the TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem. It aims to produce 1.9 million tonnes annually of PVC, ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and caustic soda. These chemicals are essential for construction, infrastructure, packaging, and healthcare sectors both locally and globally.

Mashal Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, stated that this contract is crucial for building a competitive chemicals platform in the UAE. "This award marks a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s journey to build a globally competitive chemicals and transition fuels platform in the UAE," Al-Kindi said.

The project is expected to finish by Q4 2028. Once operational, it will position TA’ZIZ as a leading producer of PVC, EDC, VCM, and caustic soda in the region. The plant's annual PVC output will be enough to make water pipes for 10 million homes.

This initiative follows recent contracts for ammonia and methanol facilities at TA’ZIZ. These developments accelerate Phase 1 of its 4.7 mtpa ecosystem, which aims to be one of the GCC's largest chemical platforms.

The first phase of the TA’ZIZ ecosystem is projected to contribute $50 billion (AED183 billion) to the UAE economy. It will also create 20,000 construction jobs and 6,000 operational roles throughout its lifespan.

Supporting Industrial Growth

The platform will allow local manufacturers to produce hundreds of new products for the first time. This supports UAE's industrial growth and ADNOC’s goal to become a top-three global chemicals player.

By localising critical chemical production like PVC and caustic soda, the project aims to strengthen industrial resilience in the UAE. It also seeks to unlock new downstream manufacturing opportunities while delivering long-term economic value.

With inputs from WAM