- TA’ZIZ will supply over 350,000 tonnes per year of ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer.
- The agreements with Sanmar range from 5 to 10 years.
- Chemicals will be produced at TA’ZIZ Chemicals Industrial Zone in Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.
- TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone aims for 4.7 million tonnes annual production by 2028.
Agreement Details
TA’ZIZ has signed two product sale agreement term sheets with The Sanmar Group for the supply of ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM). These agreements, lasting up to 10 years, will see TA’ZIZ exporting over 350,000 tonnes per annum of these chemicals to support Sanmar’s PVC production in Egypt and India.
Production and Export
The chemicals will be produced at the TA’ZIZ Chemicals Industrial Zone in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. This marks the first time EDC and VCM will be exported from the UAE, enhancing the country's position in the global chemicals market.
Strategic Impact
The agreements strengthen industrial ties between the UAE and India, positioning TA’ZIZ as a reliable supplier to international markets. The initiative supports Sanmar’s PVC production facilities in Port Said, Egypt, and Cuddalore, India.
Future Developments
The TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone is set to produce 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals annually by 2028. The zone will include a PVC production complex with a capacity of 1.9 million tonnes per annum, as well as a 1 million tonnes per annum ammonia plant and a 1.8 million tonnes per annum methanol plant.
