TA’ZIZ has awarded a major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract, valued at $1.99 billion, to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven, Ltd. (CC7). The contract, announced at ADIPEC, is for the development of the UAE’s first integrated, single-site polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex. The facility will be among the top three largest of its kind worldwide.

This significant contract marks a key step in TA’ZIZ’s mission to promote industrial growth, localise supply chains, and establish new value chains in the United Arab Emirates. The complex will be situated within the TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem in Ruwais.

Once operational, the facility is projected to produce 1.9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of marketable chemicals. The output will include PVC, ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and caustic soda. These chemicals are vital for meeting growing demand in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, packaging, and healthcare, both domestically and internationally.

The project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2028. This award follows recent EPC contracts for methanol and ammonia production facilities at TA’ZIZ. These projects are accelerating the buildout of its Phase 1 ecosystem, a 4.7 mtpa chemical platform set to be one of the largest in the GCC.

The complex will position TA’ZIZ as the region’s primary producer of PVC, EDC, VCM, and caustic soda. For instance, the annual PVC output alone will be enough to manufacture water pipes for 10 million homes.

Mashal Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, commented, “This award marks a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s journey to build a globally competitive chemicals and transition fuels platform in the UAE.” He added, “Localising the production of critical chemicals like PVC and caustic soda will strengthen the country’s industrial resilience, generate considerable in-country value, unlock new downstream manufacturing opportunities, and deliver significant long-term value to the nation’s economy.”

The initial phase of the TA’ZIZ ecosystem is anticipated to contribute $50 billion (AED183 billion) to the UAE economy. It is also expected to create 20,000 construction jobs and 6,000 operational roles over the project’s lifetime. The platform will enable local manufacturers to produce hundreds of new end-products for the first time. This supports the UAE’s industrial expansion and ADNOC’s goal to become a top three global chemicals player.

In a related development, Adnoc Logistics & Services and TA’ZIZ announced a 50-year agreement in October 2025. This deal is to establish a dedicated chemicals port at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruwais. Adnoc L&S will build, own, and operate the over $300 million port, scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026. This facility will be key for the efficient export of chemicals. By the end of 2028, TA’ZIZ is set to produce 4.7 mtpa of chemicals, including low-carbon ammonia and methanol.