TA’ZIZ has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth AED6.2 billion (US$1.7 billion) to SAMSUNG E&A for the construction of the UAE’s first methanol production facility.
The plant, one of the world’s largest, will be developed in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Al Dhafra region, Abu Dhabi. The project is a key milestone in TA’ZIZ’s mission to advance the UAE’s economic diversification by unlocking new domestic chemical value chains. Upon completion in 2028, the 1.8 million tons per annum (mtpa) plant will be powered by clean energy from the grid, making it one of the world’s most energy-efficient methanol plants.
Mashal Saoud Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, said: “This landmark EPC contract award is a significant step in realising TA’ZIZ’s vision to drive the UAE’s industrial growth by creating a world-scale integrated chemicals ecosystem in the Al Dhafra region. The plant will enhance the UAE’s position as a leader in sustainable chemical production and strengthen TA’ZIZ’s role in enabling ADNOC’s global ambition to lead the chemicals sector.”
Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A, said: "SAMSUNG E&A is honoured to receive this recognition, highlighting TA’ZIZ and our commitment to driving industrial innovation, diversifying the UAE's economy, and enabling sustainable growth. This milestone underscores the power of collaboration in creating world-scale facilities that will position the UAE as a global hub for advanced methanol production.”
In its initial phase, TA'ZIZ will produce 4.7 mtpa of chemicals by 2028, including methanol, low-carbon ammonia, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and caustic soda. Several of these chemicals will be produced for the first time in the UAE, reinforcing TA’ZIZ’s strategic goal to expand the local chemicals value chain and advance economic diversification through industrialisation.
