• Awards include a dedicated chemicals port which will enable exports of methanol, low-carbon ammonia and new industrial chemicals produced in the UAE for the first time
  • Significant In-Country Value to be generated from the awards, boosting economic growth and diversification in Al Dhafra region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – TA’ZIZ announced today engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts valued at more than $2 billion (AED7.34 billion) for the development of essential site infrastructure to advance the TA’ZIZ chemicals and transition fuels ecosystem under development in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Al Dhafra Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

A significant portion of the value of the contracts is expected to flow back into the UAE’s economy under ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, boosting economic growth and diversification in Al Dhafra region. The awards will also accelerate TA’ZIZ’s efforts to establish a domestic low-carbon chemicals supply chain, while supporting ADNOC’s chemicals growth strategy and ambitions to become a top five global chemicals player.

Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, said: “These infrastructure awards are vital milestones in TA’ZIZ’s mission to develop a world-class, integrated chemicals ecosystem to capitalize on growing global demand for low-carbon chemicals and transition fuels. We are well positioned to enable ADNOC’s chemicals growth strategy, while also driving the industrialization and diversification of the UAE’s economy through the creation of new local value chains.”

TA’ZIZ is scheduled to commence production in 2027, targeting an output of 4.7 million tons per annum (mtpa) of chemicals by 2028. TA’ZIZ will produce a range of chemicals, many of which have not previously been manufactured in the UAE, enabling the local manufacture of many new construction, agriculture and healthcare products. In its initial phase, TA’ZIZ will produce six chemicals: caustic, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, low-carbon ammonia and methanol.

The EPC contract for the chemicals port was awarded to NMDC Group (formerly National Marine Dredging Company). When the port is complete, it will facilitate the export of chemicals and transition fuels, ensuring operational connectivity to regional and global markets and enhancing access to imported supplies. 

The EPC contract for the chemicals terminal, including the development of storage facilities, tank-to-jetty pipelines, jetty-to-tank pipelines, inter-site pipelines and liquid product storage, was awarded in partnership with Advario, a global leader in energy and chemicals storage and logistics, to Rotary Engineering–Abu Dhabi.

The EPC contract to develop essential infrastructure for the 17-square kilometer TA’ZIZ site, including internal roads, security fencing and buildings, was awarded to Al Geemi Contracting. A further EPC contract will include the development of centralized utilities including power transmission, steam, cooling water and water. 

The dedicated chemicals port and terminal will enable exports from the 1 mtpa low-carbon ammonia production facility and world-scale methanol plant TAZIZ is building in Ruwais, as well as imports of key materials. The essential infrastructure will ensure seamless connectivity, efficient transportation of goods, and provide the necessary power for the site’s planned manufacturing and industrial zones.

Notes:

  • In May TA’ZIZ announced a construction award for a 1 mtpa low-carbon ammonia production facility. The plant, a partnership between TA’ZIZ, Fertiglobe, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and GS Energy Corporation will be constructed by Tecnimont S.p.A (MAIRE Group).
  • TA’ZIZ comprises of:
    • The Industrial Chemicals Zone which will host chemicals production at world-scale, including production of methanol, ammonia, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer
    • The Light Industrial Area which will support downstream production by offering local manufacturers and industrial service providers access to over 226,000 square meters of purpose-built warehousing, centralized utilities and shared infrastructure

About TA’ZIZ

TA’ZIZ is a critical enabler of the UAE’s industrial development and economic diversification ambitions. Founded in 2020 as a joint venture between ADNOC and ADQ, TA’ZIZ is a manufacturing, industrial services, logistics and utilities ecosystem that drives, supports, and enables the production of chemicals value chains and transition fuels.

To find out more, visit www.taziz.com.

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