Abu Dhabi’s Borouge shareholders approve $1.3 billion dividend for 2023
Abu Dhabi-based Borouge Plc, a prominent provider of innovative polyolefins solutions in the petrochemicals industry, has received shareholder approval for a final cash dividend of $650 million (7.94 fils/share) for the year 2023 at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Furthermore, the company has affirmed its commitment to delivering shareholder value by announcing its intention to distribute a total dividend of $1.3 billion for the year 2024.
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Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of Borouge, expressed his satisfaction with Borouge’s exceptional performance in 2023. The company surpassed its peers in the industry, displaying remarkable operational and financial resilience, and solidifying its position as one of the world’s most profitable and innovative producers of polyolefins. Borouge aims to achieve accelerated growth both domestically and internationally.
Resilient business model and Innovation
According to Al Jaber, Borouge 4, a significant strategic growth project, is projected to contribute an estimated annual revenue of around $1.5 – $1.9 billion once the plant is fully operational and production is ramped up. This development will result in a 28 percent increase in the company’s production capacity, establishing Borouge’s Al Ruwais production site as the largest integrated single-site polyolefin complex globally, he said.
Al Jaber further shared that a new expansion project is underway, with plans for the second ethylene unit (EU2) to enhance the overall production of olefins and polyolefins by 230,000 tons. Upon completion in 2028, it is anticipated that this project will contribute approximately $220 to $250 million annually to Borouge’s revenue, he noted.
Al Jaber expressed the company’s international focus on pursuing accelerated growth opportunities worldwide. Specifically, there is an opportunity in the Asia Pacific region that has progressed to the feasibility stage. He expressed confidence that Borouge will sustain its exceptional performance and growth in 2024 and the future. This confidence is based on the company’s resilient business model, dedication to innovation, and the utilization of AI technology, he added.
SOURCE: TheMiddleEastEconomy