The logistics and services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Petroleum Corporation signed an agreement with AD Ports Group to develop a new port and related facilities at the Taziz Chemical Manufacturing Center in Ruwais. The two companies plan to select an international operator to form a joint venture and develop the port.

Taziz Port Infrastructure Project

The Taziz Center is prioritized for the manufacture and development of chemicals and other special products. International and local investors have been invited to participate in the project development of the site, which will include a chemical zone and a light industrial zone, and housing companies use chemicals produced in the area. Chief Operating Officer Captain Abdulkareem AlMasabi said: "The new port will consolidate the UAE's competitiveness as an international energy and industrial supply chain hub, and further position Taziz as the preferred partner for investment in the development of the UAE's advanced manufacturing base."

In November 2020, Adnoc and Abu Dhabi's holding company ADQ announced plans to jointly develop a $5 billion project in Ruwais Derivatives Park. Taziz will invest US$3 billion in chemical projects, while US$2 billion will be used to develop ports and infrastructure in Ruwais. The new port will have large berths and related infrastructure as well as loading and unloading facilities. The infrastructure will include 10 product tanks and a raw material storage tank. Keywords: engineering construction, engineering news

The Taziz Center will have three industrial areas for seven chemical projects and have the ability to convert them into consumer products and host service companies. Captain Mohamed Al Shamsi, CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “By pooling our respective expertise to build important trade infrastructure, we are promoting industrial investment in the UAE and helping to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s economic growth and industrialization. "The Taziz hub is in the design phase of seven chemical projects. The manufacturing center will focus on the development of blue ammonia, dichloroethane, chlor-alkali and polyvinyl chloride. Adnoc and Abu Dhabi National Energy Corporation will develop utility infrastructure for the site.Editor/XingWentao