ADNOC strengthens supply chain partnerships with EGA and Tawazun Council agreements
ADNOC has signed multiple significant agreements at the 'Make it in the Emirates' forum in Abu Dhabi this week, reinforcing the company's commitment to strengthening local supply chains and supporting the UAE's industrial growth.
The state-owned energy company announced $1.64 billion (AED6 billion) in framework agreements with 12 UAE-based companies for manufacturing critical industrial equipment, including cables and pressure vessels. The long-term deals could create up to 1,300 skilled private-sector jobs across industrial zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates, including Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), Dubai Industrial Park, and Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA).
The manufacturers include nine companies for pressure vessels, such as ADOS Engineering Industries, Arabian Industries LLC, Berg Industries LLC, Euro Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Company LLC, METALFAB Middle East FZ L.L.C, Micoda Process Systems International Company, NASH Engineering FZCO, Polar Specialized Industries (PSI), and United Metal Works. The three cable manufacturers are, Dubai Cable Co., Mark Cables, and National Cable Industry. These agreements will reduce delivery times and mitigate global supply chain risks whilst building a more resilient industrial base.
Yaser Saeed Almazrouei, ADNOC Executive Director, People, Commercial and Corporate Support, said the agreements, "highlight ADNOC's success in strengthening the resilience of our supply chain, expanding the UAE's manufacturing base and creating jobs in the private sector."
In a separate five-year deal worth $500 million (AED1.84 billion), ADNOC will supply Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) with up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke from its Ruwais Refinery. The agreement will provide at least 30% of EGA's requirements for this key raw material used in aluminium production. EGA, which contributed $6.4 billion to the local economy in 2024 and supports over 52,000 jobs, will secure at least 30% of its key raw material requirements locally.
The company spent $2.2 billion on procurement from local UAE suppliers in 2024 and sold a record 310,000 tonnes of primary cast metal to local UAE customers. EGA's products comprise the UAE's largest made-in-the-UAE export after energy and are used in key infrastructure projects worldwide, serving critical industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction.
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, said, "EGA has been a pioneer of industrialisation and economic diversification for decades, and today we are a champion of 'Make it in the Emirates' through our local procurement, metal supply to UAE industry and our record Emiratisation. This agreement with ADNOC enables us to secure a significant proportion of a key raw material locally, further increasing our economic impact in the UAE."
Khaled Salmeen, ADNOC Downstream CEO, said the EGA partnership, "exemplifies ADNOC's commitment to driving the 'Make it in the Emirates' initiative and the UAE's industrial base."
ADNOC also signed a framework agreement with Tawazun Council, an independent government entity working closely with the Ministry of Defence and security agencies, to provide comprehensive logistical and operational support. The partnership will enable Tawazun Council to focus on its core mandate of enhancing defence and security sector capabilities through developing innovative solutions that support the sustainability of military and security industries.
The collaboration will focus on petroleum services, operations and maintenance, and explore future projects including feasibility studies, land allocation and dedicated fuelling stations tailored to Tawazun Council's specific requirements. This comprehensive support framework will ensure vital operational continuity for the defence-focused entity.
H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council, said the collaboration, "reflects a national commitment to building an integrated framework that supports the UAE's strategic priorities and strengthens institutional readiness. We are guided by a vision rooted in effective partnership and the alignment of roles aimed at developing infrastructure that meets future needs and supports national development goals."
Saif Al Falahi, ADNOC Director Group Business Support and Special Tasks, added that the partnership would, "ensure Tawazun Council receives world-class logistical and operational support from ADNOC, enabling efficient access to essential products and services in the UAE."
All agreements were witnessed by His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO. The deals support ADNOC's ambitious procurement pipeline target of purchasing $24.5 billion (AED90 billion) worth of locally manufactured products by 2030, as part of its In-Country Value (ICV) program which has driven AED242 billion back into the UAE economy since 2018.
