TA’ZIZ Secures Long-Term Petrochemical Supply Deal With Sanmar Group From India

TA’ZIZ has entered into two significant product sale agreements with The Sanmar Group, a global leader in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and speciality chemicals. These agreements focus on the supply of essential petrochemical feedstocks. The signing took place at ADIPEC, attended by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, alongside Ambassador Navdeep Suri, Chairman of TCI Sanmar Chemicals.

The agreements span up to a decade, during which TA’ZIZ will provide Sanmar with over 350,000 tonnes annually of ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). These chemicals will be produced at the TA’ZIZ Chemicals Industrial Zone in Al Ruwais Industrial City, marking the first export of these products from the UAE. This initiative supports The Sanmar Group’s PVC production facilities in Port Said, Egypt, and Cuddalore, India.

Mashal Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, highlighted that these agreements demonstrate TA’ZIZ’s dedication to supplying high-quality petrochemical products globally. "We are pleased to partner with The Sanmar Group to support their growth ambitions in Egypt and India as we enable industrial development and economic diversification in the UAE," he stated. This collaboration strengthens existing economic ties between the UAE and India while offering new opportunities for long-term cooperation.

Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, expressed satisfaction with this strategic partnership. "We are pleased to initiate our strategic relationship with TA’ZIZ. These long-term agreements reflect our shared commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation," he remarked. This partnership aligns with both companies' goals for sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

The TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone is poised to produce 4.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of chemicals upon completion in 2028. The zone's largest facility will be the TA’ZIZ PVC production complex with a marketable capacity of 1.9 mtpa across caustic soda, EDC, PVC, and VCM. Additionally, it will house a 1 mtpa ammonia plant and a 1.8 mtpa methanol plant.

VCM and EDC are vital raw materials for PVC production—a versatile thermoplastic used widely in various industrial and consumer applications. By facilitating domestic downstream growth and serving international markets, TA’ZIZ is enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE’s chemical sector both locally and globally.

This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s Operation 300bn strategy by reinforcing TA’ZIZ's role as a reliable global energy partner. It also acts as a catalyst for industrial development within the UAE.

With inputs from WAM