TA鈥橺IZ awards $1.99 billion EPC contract to CC7 for UAE鈥檚 first large-scale PVC complex, driving industrial growth and localization.
TA鈥橺IZ has awarded a significant Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract worth $1.99 billion to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven, Ltd. (CC7) for the establishment of the United Arab Emirates鈥� first integrated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex. This major development project will also rank among the top three largest single-site PVC facilities globally. The announcement was made during ADIPEC, underscoring TA鈥橺IZ鈥檚 commitment to driving industrial expansion, advancing localization, and enabling the creation of new value chains within the UAE.
The new facility will be strategically located within the TA鈥橺IZ industrial ecosystem in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. Upon completion, it will produce approximately 1.9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of vital chemical products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene dichloride (EDC), vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), and caustic soda. These materials are essential to several key industries鈥攑articularly construction, infrastructure, packaging, and healthcare鈥攁nd are increasingly in demand both domestically and internationally. The project is targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2028.
Commenting on the development, Mashal Al Kindi, CEO of TA鈥橺IZ, highlighted the strategic importance of the project, describing it as a 鈥渒ey milestone鈥� in the company鈥檚 mission to build a globally competitive chemicals and transition fuels platform within the UAE. Al Kindi emphasized that the local production of crucial chemicals such as PVC and caustic soda will not only strengthen the UAE鈥檚 industrial base but will also generate substantial in-country value, create new downstream manufacturing opportunities, and contribute long-term economic benefits.
This EPC award follows earlier contracts for ammonia and methanol production facilities at TA鈥橺IZ, reinforcing the momentum of its Phase 1 ecosystem, which will have a total capacity of 4.7 mtpa. Once operational, this phase will position TA鈥橺IZ among the largest integrated chemical platforms in the GCC region. The new PVC complex will cement TA鈥橺IZ鈥檚 leadership in the regional production of PVC, EDC, VCM, and caustic soda, serving as a key supply hub for regional manufacturers. To illustrate its scale, the plant will produce enough PVC each year to manufacture water pipes sufficient for 10 million homes.
Overall, the first phase of the TA鈥橺IZ ecosystem is expected to contribute around $50 billion (AED 183 billion) to the UAE鈥檚 national economy, while also creating approximately 20,000 construction jobs and 6,000 long-term operational roles over its lifetime. The platform is set to empower local industries to develop hundreds of new end products, directly supporting the UAE鈥檚 industrial growth ambitions and ADNOC鈥檚 goal of becoming one of the world鈥檚 top three chemicals players.
