Abu Dhabi, UAE – Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, in cooperation with Topathix Group, announced on Monday the full operational launch of their joint venture in Abu Dhabi. This step represents the operation of the first regional manufacturing facility dedicated to advanced oil and gas field pipeline solutions, OCTG. Including the official launch of the TBX Nexxia brand, which embodies Topathix’s corrosion-resistant alloy -CRA solution system. It is delivered through an integrated industrial platform covering a wide range of fields, from materials design to manufacturing and final processing.
The announcement was made at the Mubadala Pavilion as part of the “Make in UAE 2026” event. As an affirmation of Mubadala’s commitment to localizing industrial capabilities, its role in enhancing the resilience of the national economy, and supporting the state’s long-term ambitions in the energy sector.
first of its kind
The facility in Abu Dhabi will operate under the TBX Nexxia identity and has entered full operation. It represents the first platform of its kind in the Middle East focusing on advanced piping solutions made of corrosion-resistant alloys, used in complex energy infrastructure.
The facility is located in the Abu Dhabi Industrial Zone (ICAD), which contributes to supporting the readiness of manufacturing capabilities to meet the needs of the regional market with higher efficiency. In addition to enhancing the reliability and security of supply chains for vital projects in the energy sector.
This facility integrates with the company’s factories in Spain and Brazil. This gives the current project an important role in establishing TBX Nexxia’s position as a global provider of integrated solutions, including advanced material design, pipe manufacturing, and even final finishing, screwing and technical support processes.
strategic partnership
This achievement represents a major milestone in the implementation of the strategic partnership announced by Mubadala and Topathix in 2024. Which included an investment of US$200 million to establish an industrial platform based in Abu Dhabi. Establishing sustainable operational capabilities over the long term, in line with the UAE’s industrial development priorities.
Under the umbrella of TBX Nexxia, this platform is now moving from the strategic commitment phase to actual operational implementation within the country’s energy and manufacturing system.
This activation was supported by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company “ADNOC”, as the primary customer. TBX Nexxia has been entrusted with the long-term supply of corrosion-resistant alloy pipes. For use in gas extraction and production operations in Abu Dhabi.
The importance of this achievement for Abu Dhabi and the UAE is not limited to the manufacturing aspect only. In recent years, global supply chains have faced increasing challenges as a result of geopolitical turmoil. Fluctuations in shipping routes and high demand for vital industrial materials.
These conditions have contributed to enhancing the importance of localizing strategic sectors to ensure economic continuity and energy security. By localizing advanced oil and gas field pipeline manufacturing in Abu Dhabi, Mubadala aims to reduce reliance on remote processing centers. Accelerating delivery times and enhancing the flexibility of the national industrial base.
This platform supports critical energy infrastructure projects, both in conventional and low-emission applications. This is done by providing specialized piping solutions designed to operate in high-performance, highly corrosive operating environments.
Local manufacturing also allows these products to respond faster, ensuring a higher degree of reliability in deliveries. And stronger operational continuity for strategic projects in the region.
achievement of national priorities
This project also contributes to achieving a broader set of national priorities. By expanding high-value industrial activities and providing more specialized jobs.
It is also expected to support knowledge transfer in advanced manufacturing fields, from metallurgy experts and process engineers to quality specialists and skilled technicians. Including quality systems, documentation, and traceability standards required in bioenergy supply chains.
TBX Nexxia is preparing to support the region’s energy infrastructure for decades to come, contributing in turn to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a reliable industrial hub serving local and international markets. It relies on its total production capacity of 20,000 tons annually of corrosion-resistant oil and gas well processing pipe products, in addition to its growing technical workforce.
The launch of TBX Nexxia embodies the importance of long-term partnerships in transforming national ambitions into tangible operational capabilities.
This comes in parallel with the accelerating pace of industrial development in the UAE through initiatives such as “Make in the UAE”. The National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology “300 Billion Project”.
This platform reflects a shared commitment between Mubadala and Topax to invest in infrastructure that will deliver real value. This is achieved by improving supply reliability, strengthening local industry, and supporting the UAE’s long-term economic resilience.
This partnership also builds on Topathix’s leadership in environmental, social and corporate governance. Including receiving an “A” rating (within the leadership category) in the Climate Disclosure Assessment issued by the Carbon Disclosure Project.
The company also holds an advanced position in Standard & Poor’s Global sustainability ratings. In line with the group’s sustainability roadmap “Ambition 2030”.
