Abu Dhabi Petrochemicals

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Abu Dhabi Petrochemicals: The emirate's vision for a world-class industry

24 July 2009, 16:39 GMT | By Richard Thompson

In this special supplement, MEED provides a detailed picture of Abu Dhabi’s petrochemicals vision, and the business opportunities for both local and international companies to become involved in helping the emirate achieve it. 

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    The MEED List: Abu Dhabi Petrochemicals Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 17:02 GMT

    Six leading figures involved in the development of the emirate’s petrochemicals industry.

    Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge) Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 16:57 GMT | By Peter Salisbury

    The state-owned petrochemicals producer is in the middle of an ambitious expansion project.

    Interview: Mohamed al-Qamzi Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 16:54 GMT | By Peter Salisbury

    The senior vice-president of Abu Dhabi Polymers Park discusses the creation of the final link in the chain from oil field to finished product.

    Chemicals Industrial City: A world-beating facility in Abu Dhabi Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 16:52 GMT | By Peter Salisbury

    Tacaamol, the first stage of Chemicals Industrial City, will be one of the largest integrated petrochemicals complexes on the planet.

    How the petrochemicals industry is taking shape in Abu Dhabi Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 16:45 GMT | By Peter Salisbury

    Abu Dhabi will have spent about $100bn on developing its petrochemicals sector by the time it completes its plans in 2030, with much of the infrastructure having to be built from scratch.

    Abu Dhabi's petrochemicals vision Subscription Required

    24 July 2009, 16:38 GMT | By Peter Salisbury

    With the fourth-highest crude oil and gas production in the Gulf, the emirate is aiming to create a completely integrated industry that can compete with the best in the world.

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