TA’ZIZ has awarded a $1.99 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven, Ltd. (CC7) to build the UAE’s first integrated single-site polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex.
The announcement was made at ADIPEC and represents a key step in advancing TA’ZIZ’s strategy to drive industrial growth, localise supply chains, and enable new value chains in the UAE.
PVC complex to produce 1.9 million tonnes annually by 2028
Located within the TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem in Ruwais, the facility will produce 1.9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of marketable PVC, ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and caustic soda.
These materials are used across sectors including construction, infrastructure, packaging, and healthcare. The project is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2028.
“This award marks a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s journey to build a globally competitive chemicals and transition fuels platform in the UAE. 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,” Mashal Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ said in a statement.
The award follows recent EPC contracts for ammonia and methanol facilities within the TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem, accelerating development of its Phase 1 4.7 mtpa platform. Once complete, this ecosystem will be one of the largest integrated chemical platforms in the GCC.
Project to create 26,000 jobs over its lifetime
When operational, the PVC complex will position TA’ZIZ as the region’s leading producer of PVC, EDC, VCM, and caustic soda. The facility will produce enough PVC annually to manufacture water pipes for 10 million homes.
The first phase of the TA’ZIZ ecosystem is projected to contribute $50 billion (AED183 billion) to the UAE economy. It will also generate 20,000 construction jobs and 6,000 operational roles over the project’s lifetime.
The platform is expected to enable local manufacturers to produce a wide range of new end-products, supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and ADNOC’s goal of becoming a top-three global chemicals player.
