TA’ZIZ, a world-scale chemicals and transition fuels hub, has awarded a $1.99-billion engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to China Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7), to build one largest integrated single-site PVC production complexes in the world.

The contract marks a major step forward in delivering TA’ZIZ’s strategic mandate to drive industrial growth and enable new value chains in the UAE.

Located at Ruwais, the facility will produce 1.9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of marketable PVC, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer and caustic soda – all critical chemicals for construction and packaging. It is set for completion by Q4 2028.

CEO Mashal Al Kindi said: “This award marks a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s journey to build a chemicals and transition fuels platform in UAE. Localising the production of PVC and caustic soda will strengthen the country’s industrial resilience, unlock new downstream manufacturing opportunities and deliver long-term value to the nation’s economy.”

Once operational, the PVC complex will establish TA’ZIZ as the region’s top producer of PVC and caustic soda. It will produce enough PVC annually to make water pipes for 10 million homes, stated Al Kindi. 

Phase One is set to contribute $50 billion to UAE economy and generate 20,000 construction jobs, he added.