ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and TA’ZIZ have signed a 50-year agreement to develop the UAE’s first dedicated chemicals port in the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone at Al Ruwais.
Under the $300 million project, ADNOC L&S will build, own, and operate the new port, while TA’ZIZ will use the facility to export chemicals and derivatives efficiently. Completion is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026, with ADNOC L&S expected to generate over $1.3 billion in revenue during the first 27 years of operations.
TA’ZIZ is developing the country’s first fully integrated chemicals ecosystem, projected to produce 4.7 million tons of products annually by 2028, including methanol, low-carbon ammonia, caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and PVC.
Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said the project will deliver “long-term, predictable revenue” and reinforce ADNOC’s role in driving industrial growth. “It showcases our ability to expand into high-growth sectors while delivering sustainable value for shareholders,” he added.
Mashal Al-Kindi, CEO of TA’ZIZ, said the new port will enable the company to export efficiently to fast-growing markets in Asia and Africa. “Partnering with ADNOC L&S ensures world-class operations and scalable logistics for our expanding chemicals portfolio,” he said.
The port will feature shore-to-ship power, enabling vessels to connect to the local clean-energy grid while docked. It will have three berths—two liquid berths dedicated to TA’ZIZ products and one dry berth with shared access.
TA’ZIZ’s integrated ecosystem includes centralized utilities, feedstock pipelines, and shared infrastructure, designed to enhance efficiency and support the UAE’s goal of building a world-scale chemicals industry.
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