Borouge PLC (BOROUGE) is a UAE-based petrochemical company specializing in the production of polyolefins, including polyethylene and polypropylene. A joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Borealis of Austria, Borouge was founded in 1998. The company focuses on high-end, differentiated applications in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
Borouge manufactures polyolefin products used in a range of industries, including:
- Healthcare products
- Mobility products
- Packaging
- Power transmission cables
- Greenhouse films
Its primary production facilities are located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where the company produces Borstar Enhanced Polyethylene and Borealis specialty products.
Subsidiaries
- Abu Dhabi Polymers Co Ltd (Borouge) – The production unit based in Abu Dhabi.
- Borouge Pte Ltd – A subsidiary based in Singapore that handles regional operations.
Key Leadership
- CEO of Abu Dhabi Polymers Co Ltd (Borouge): Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi
- CEO of Borouge Pte Ltd: Rainer Hoefling
Recent Developments
In 2022, Borouge was listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, raising $2 billion in its initial public offering (IPO). In March 2025, a merger with Borealis and the acquisition of Nova Chemicals for $9.7 billion was announced, creating a $60 billion global polyolefins leader and making it the fourth-largest polyolefins producer worldwide by production capacity.
Country of Incorporation
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Incorporation Date
April 28, 2022
Business Sector
Chemicals
Company Address
Borouge Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex, Corniche Road, PO Box 6925, Abu Dhabi, UAE
