Vinyl chloride Monomer (VCM) news

All news on Vinyl chloride Monomer (VCM) (also known as Chloroethene and Vinyl chloride): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

28 January 2026

ADNOC and TAQA Sign 27-Year Utilities Deal with TA’ZIZ for Ruwais Chemicals Production

The agreement supports UAE's industrial growth by providing utilities for TA’ZIZ, enabling 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals production annually by 2028.
6 November 2025

TA’ZIZ and Sanmar Sign Major Chemical Export Deal

TA’ZIZ will export 350,000 tonnes of UAE-made chemicals annually to Egypt and India, supporting PVC production and strengthening UAE-India industrial ties.
7 July 2025

Dow to close three European upstream assets due to regional challenges

Shutdowns aim to optimize capacity, cut costs, and boost EBITDA by 2029, impacting 800 roles. Charges range from $630M to $790M, with $500M cash outlay over four years.
17 September 2018

INOVYN to Boost PVC Production in Belgium

The expansion will add 200ktes capacity to meet demand in various sectors by 2020, with further investments in specialty PVC and VCM capacity, supporting a pan-European growth strategy.
14 February 2018

INOVYN Expands VCM and ECU Capacity in Norway

The project will boost VCM and ECU capacity, enhancing supply to vinyls and caustic soda customers. Wood is the EPCM contractor for VCM, with completion expected by Q3 2019.
14 December 2017

INOVYN Unveils Specialty Vinyls Expansion Plan

The plan includes a 120ktonne capacity boost across five European sites by 2020, driven by their advanced R&D center to meet rising global demand and enhance market leadership.

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