OCI Global and Orascom Construction Plan Merger for Global Infrastructure Platform
- OCI Global and Orascom Construction announced a potential merger on 22 September 2025.
- Orascom Construction has a USD 14 billion backlog in infrastructure projects.
- OCI has developed a leading business in cement, nitrogen, and methanol since 1999.
- The merger aims to create a scalable infrastructure and investment platform in Abu Dhabi.
Merger Announcement
OCI Global and Orascom Construction announced on 22 September 2025 their pursuit of a potential merger to create a global infrastructure and investment platform based in Abu Dhabi.
Complementary Strengths
The merger aims to combine Orascom Construction's execution capabilities, supported by a USD 14 billion backlog, with OCI's investment platform and capital allocation expertise.
Financial Strength
The merger will consolidate financial resources, enhancing investment capabilities in large-scale infrastructure projects through various channels, including equity and credit.
Infrastructure Expertise
The combined entity will leverage Orascom Construction's track record in infrastructure across industries like digital, aviation, transportation, power, and water.
Value Creation
Both companies have a history of creating value through landmark infrastructure transactions and industrial projects, with Orascom Construction being a leading global EPC player and OCI developing a leading business in cement, nitrogen, and methanol.
Source: OCI