# Covestro starts feasibility study for new MDI train in UAE

Covestro is conducting a feasibility study for a new world-scale MDI production train in the United Arab Emirates, based on an existing partnership with TA'ZIZ and Fertiglobe.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-06-30
- Where: United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
- Status: announced
- Products: MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Covestro](https://endata.com/companies/1705.md)
- [TA'ZIZ](https://endata.com/companies/30605.md) (partner)
- [Fertiglobe](https://endata.com/companies/68928.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [covestro.com](https://www.covestro.com/investors/news/covestro-plans-to-invest-in-new-world-scale-mdi-train-in-china-and-starts-uae-feasibility-study/), 2026-06-30: "This investment program is a clear commitment to our customers and to our long-term growth in the MDI market."
- [plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/covestro-expands-hdi-production-sites-plans-660-kilotonne-mdi-capacity-boost-in-china-and-uae), 2026-07-02: "Concurrently, the company unveiled plans for a new 660-kilotonne MDI production train in Shanghai, China, alongside a feasibility study for a similar-scale facility in the United Arab Emirates."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/covestro-invests-in-new-world-scale-mdi-train-in-china-and-starts-uae-feasibility-study/), 2026-07-14: "Covestro is conducting a feasibility study for a plant of similar scale in the United Arab Emirates."

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