Two Years of Precision: TBX Nexxia’s Advanced Manufacturing Achievement in Abu Dhabi

Mubadala's partnership with Tubacex has established a transformative manufacturing platform, bringing specialised corrosion-resistant alloy production to the heart of regional energy infrastructure.

Within the industrial landscape of Abu Dhabi, a facility has emerged that speaks to the emirate’s deepening commitment to advanced manufacturing and energy security. TBX Nexxia, a joint venture between Mubadala Investment Company and Tubacex Group, has now completed two years of operations, representing a significant evolution in the localisation of critical technologies for the region’s most demanding industries.

The facility specialises in the production of advanced corrosion-resistant alloy Oil Country Tubular Goods, a highly technical solution required for complex energy infrastructure. This is the first platform of its kind in the Middle East to focus exclusively on such sophisticated manufacturing, combining what Tubacex brings from decades of global industrial expertise with locally anchored production capabilities. The operation runs as an integrated Melt to Well solution, managing every phase of production from raw material processing through to finished tubular products ready for deployment.

The significance of this milestone extends across multiple dimensions of Abu Dhabi’s industrial ambitions. With an annual manufacturing capacity of 20,000 tonnes, the facility has created 150 direct jobs whilst contributing an estimated US$1.2 billion to national GDP. More substantially, it has begun building local expertise in metallurgy, threading and quality engineering. To date, more than 820,000 feet of tubular products have been deployed in wells, a volume that reflects both the operational scale and the trust placed in the platform by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, which has entrusted TBX Nexxia with long-term supply contracts for gas extraction and production, including for its planned expansion.

Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO of UAE Investments at Mubadala, observed that the facility exemplifies a strategic approach to industrial development: the partnership of international market leaders with local production to build advanced industries. This combination supports the continued diversification and resilience of the UAE economy whilst strengthening energy security.

The facility’s commitment to operational excellence has been formally recognised. At the 2nd Make it with ADNOC Forum, TBX Nexxia received the ADNOC ICV Excellence Award in the Industrial Investment category, reflecting its contribution to the National In-Country Value Programme and its role in developing national supply chains. The recognition underscores how strategic industrial technology, when anchored in Abu Dhabi for the long term, advances the objectives of Operation 300bn by creating specialised technical employment across critical industries.

Threading and finishing lines operate continuously, supported by rigorous safety and quality control systems. The technology deployed has been engineered for high-pressure, highly corrosive environments and certified to the highest qualification standards for premium connections. Separately, Tubacex was named Best OCTG Supplier by Petrobras for the second consecutive year in 2026, a recognition of its performance in quality, delivery, operational excellence and value creation.

Josu Imaz, Chief Executive Officer of Tubacex Group, emphasised that two years of uninterrupted operations in Abu Dhabi demonstrate the platform’s resilience. The facility has maintained the highest standards of quality and safety whilst strengthening supply chain reliability and supporting the UAE’s energy security ambitions through the combination of advanced technology, local manufacturing capabilities and global industrial expertise. Across its broader footprint in the UAE, Spain and Brazil, the platform continues to invest in digitalisation, smart manufacturing, energy efficiency and recycling to meet the industry’s evolving requirements and ensure long-term competitiveness.

Hasan Jasem Nasser Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, characterised TBX Nexxia as the National In-Country Value Programme in action: a strategic industrial technology established in Abu Dhabi and anchored here for lasting benefit.

Source: WAM

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The TBX Nexxia milestone reflects Abu Dhabi’s evolving industrial capability and its success in attracting and retaining advanced manufacturing operations that serve strategic national priorities. The facility’s two year trajectory demonstrates that the emirate can sustain sophisticated, technology-intensive production whilst building local expertise in specialised engineering disciplines. This is precisely the kind of industrial deepening that diversifies the economy beyond traditional sectors.

For the broader energy security imperative, TBX Nexxia’s long-term supply contracts with ADNOC and its role in supporting planned expansion activities embed resilient, localised manufacturing into the UAE’s critical infrastructure. The creation of 150 direct jobs and the estimated US$1.2 billion contribution to national GDP illustrate how strategic partnerships with international industrial leaders, when rooted in Abu Dhabi, generate sustained economic value. The facility exemplifies how Operation 300bn objectives are being realised through the cultivation of national supply chains and the localisation of technologies essential to the UAE’s long-term prosperity.

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