In what would bolster the UAE’s position as a global chemicals hub and generate local jobs, TA’ZIZ has awarded a $1.99 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7) to build the nation’s first integrated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex in Ruwais.

Set to rank among the world’s top three single-site PVC facilities, the project marks a major milestone in TA’ZIZ’s mission to accelerate industrial growth, localize critical supply chains, and unlock new value chains that will power the UAE’s next phase of industrial and economic transformation.

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 chemicals are critical to serving growing demand in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, packaging, and healthcare, both in the UAE and internationally.

The project is expected to be completed by Q4 2028, TA’ZIZ said in a release.

Mashal Al Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, said: “This award marks a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s journey to build a globally competitive chemicals and transition fuels platform in the UAE. Localizing 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.”

This award follows recent EPC contracts for ammonia and methanol production facilities at TA’ZIZ, accelerating the buildout of its Phase 1 4.7 mtpa ecosystem, set to be one of the largest integrated chemical platforms in the GCC. Once operational, the PVC complex will establish TA’ZIZ as the region’s leading producer of PVC, EDC, VCM, and caustic soda. For context, the plant will produce enough PVC annually to manufacture water pipes for 10 million homes.

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