TA’ZIZ has signed long-term commercial agreements worth $28.5 billion (AED104.6 billion), reinforcing its role in developing a fully integrated chemicals ecosystem in the UAE and advancing the country’s industrial ambitions.
The agreements, announced at the Make it in the Emirates forum, span offtake, feedstock, and product sales across TA’ZIZ’s chemicals portfolio, including methanol, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, caustic soda, salt, and natural gas. The contracts range from five to 25 years and are designed to secure both global demand and stable domestic supply chains.
The move signals a coordinated push to localize large-scale chemical production while strengthening supply resilience and value creation within the UAE.
TA’ZIZ has entered into a series of agreements with global and regional partners. These include methanol sales deals with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Proman; caustic soda supply arrangements with Emirates Global Aluminum; and multiple product agreements with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co. covering ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and caustic soda.
Additional agreements include partnerships with Sanmar Group for EDC and VCM, Tricon for PVC, EDC, and caustic soda, and Vinmar for EDC and PVC.
Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi, Chief Executive Officer of TA’ZIZ, said the agreements mark a pivotal step in translating the UAE’s industrial strategy into tangible output. “These long-term agreements represent a defining milestone for TA’ZIZ and for the UAE’s industrial growth ambitions. By securing both global demand and reliable local feedstock, we are translating vision into delivery, anchoring world-scale chemicals production, strengthening domestic value chains, and creating enduring economic value, jobs, and supply chain resilience for the UAE.”
A key component of the agreements is a supply arrangement with Emirates Global Aluminum for approximately 200,000 dry metric tonnes of caustic soda annually. The deal positions TA’ZIZ as the first major domestic supplier of caustic soda to EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery, located within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi.
In the upstream segment, ADNOC Gas has secured a 25-year agreement to supply natural gas feedstock to the TA’ZIZ methanol project, valued at more than $5 billion (AED18.4 billion). The company has also signed a 20-year salt supply agreement with Sama Salt to support operations at its polyvinyl chloride complex.
Together, these arrangements are designed to leverage local resources while ensuring consistent access to critical inputs, a key factor in building long-term industrial capacity.
The TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone is expected to produce 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals per annum once construction is completed in 2028, positioning the UAE as a significant player in global chemicals manufacturing.
The scale and duration of the agreements underscore a broader strategic shift toward industrial diversification, as the UAE continues to expand beyond hydrocarbons into high-value downstream sectors.
With inputs from WAM
