Projects targeting vinyl chloride monomer (vcm)

chemXplore tracks 9 projects targeting vinyl chloride monomer (vcm), of which one has not started up yet.

1 Under Construction

1 new construction.

Expected start-ups per year.

Owners and developers: Alpha Dhabi Holding (1), TA'ZIZ (1)

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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.

16 June 2026

Westlake acquires Wilhelmshaven PVC and VCM plant

Completed acquisition of Wilhelmshaven PVC/VCM site with 380,000 t/yr PVC capacity on Germany’s North Sea coast and a deep‑water dock for raw‑material supply.
7 May 2026

TA’ZIZ Secures $2B Financing for UAE’s First World-Scale Methanol Plant

Oversubscribed financing via 11-bank syndicate with conventional and Islamic facilities, priced to benchmarks. EPC awarded; construction under way for 2028, boosting domestic chemicals value chain.
6 May 2026

TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi to invest $10bn in UAE chemicals

Study to develop up to 14 industrial chemicals, adding ~2.2 mtpa capacity in Al Ruwais to support import substitution, local supply‑chain resilience and MIITE industrial strategy.
5 May 2026

TA’ZIZ signs $28.5bn offtake and feedstock agreements to expand UAE chemicals ecosystem

Long-term offtake and feedstock deals worth $28.5bn secure global markets and local inputs for methanol, PVC, EDC/VCM, caustic soda, salt and gas, supporting 4.7 mtpa chemicals output by 2028
28 January 2026

ADNOC and TAQA sign 27‑year utilities agreement for TA’ZIZ chemicals hub

27-year deal to build central utilities (power, steam, cooling, water/wastewater) for a Ruwais chemicals zone, enabling 4.7 MTPA of methanol, low-carbon ammonia, PVC, EDC/VCM and caustic soda by 2028
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.

Vinyl chloride Monomer (VCM) manufacturers top 3

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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
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6 November 2025

TA’ZIZ Signs Long‑Term EDC/VCM Export Agreement with Sanmar

Up to 10-year deals to export over 350,000 tpa of EDC and VCM from Ruwais to support PVC plants in Egypt and India; first UAE exports of these chemicals; strengthens UAE-India industrial ties.
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.
5 November 2025

TA’ZIZ awards $1.99bn EPC for world-scale PVC complex

Ruwais PVC complex will produce 1.9 mtpa PVC, VCM, EDC and caustic soda, due Q4 2028. Part of 4.7 mtpa Phase 1 hub, projected to add $50bn to UAE GDP and 26,000 lifetime jobs.
9 October 2025

ADNOC L&S to build and operate UAE’s first dedicated chemicals port at TA’ZIZ, Ruwais

50-year deal to build a $300M dedicated chemicals port in Ruwais, due Q4 2026; projected $1.3B revenue (first 27 years) to support 4.7 MTPA chemical exports by 2028.
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.
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.
16 October 2017

Vinnolit Expands PVC Production in Gendorf

The Gendorf site will see increased chlorine and VCM capacity using energy-efficient technology, enhancing the value chain and reducing VCM transport, benefiting customers with more caustic soda.
15 December 2004

Vinnolit Expands Knapsack Plant

The Knapsack plant will increase chlorine, EDC, and VCM capacities, enhancing Paste-PVC production. Investment also targets optimizing S-PVC production with advanced cooling technology. Total investment: €30M.