Borouge Prepares EPC Tender for Major Ethane Cracker Expansion in Abu Dhabi

Borouge is preparing to tender construction works for the expansion of its second ethane cracker in Abu Dhabi, representing a significant prospective opportunity for petrochemical engineering and construction contractors.

The planned development aims to increase the cracker's annual production capacity by approximately 230,000 tonnes. The additional output would support the company's petrochemical manufacturing operations and strengthen its existing industrial production infrastructure.

Linde Engineering is undertaking front-end engineering and detailed engineering activities for the project.

The engineering work is an important step towards finalising technical specifications and preparing construction procurement packages.

The expansion could generate opportunities for process equipment suppliers, mechanical contractors, piping specialists, instrumentation companies and EPC contractors experienced in petrochemical facilities.

MEED reported the tender preparations on 13 November 2026.

The project's total investment, EPC contract value and exact construction bidding deadline have not been confirmed in the accessible reporting.

Client: Borouge
Engineering contractor: Linde Engineering
Tender stage: EPC procurement preparation