Abu Dhabi — Shareholders of Borouge, the Abu Dhabi-based petrochemicals company, have approved an interim dividend of $660 million (8.1 fils per share) following a robust first half of 2025. The payout reflects the company’s solid earnings performance and its commitment to consistent shareholder returns.
According to the filing with the Abu Dhabi Exchange (ADX), Borouge will distribute a total dividend of 16.2 fils per share in 2025, higher than the 15.88 fils declared in 2024. The second tranche of the 2025 dividend — another 8.1 fils per share — will be disbursed in the first quarter of 2026.
Since its June 2022 IPO, Borouge has returned $4.24 billion in dividends to investors, translating to a 30% total shareholder return. In addition, the company has repurchased 141 million shares this year under its authorized buyback program.
Borouge reported a net profit of $474 million in the first half of 2025, supported by strong sales volumes, resilient pricing, and disciplined cost controls. Operationally, the Borouge 3 turnaround project was completed ahead of schedule and within budget, while the $8 billion Borouge 4 expansion project has surpassed 90% completion. The facility, expected online by the end of 2026, will add 1.4 million tons of annual production capacity.
Looking forward, Borouge intends to launch Borouge Group International in early 2026. The new entity is positioned to become a $60 billion global petrochemical leader and the world’s fourth-largest producer of polyolefins. Management reaffirmed its commitment to maintain at least 16.2 fils per share in annual dividends until 2030, subject to board and shareholder approval.
The combination of strong financial performance, major project milestones, and shareholder-friendly policies underscores Borouge’s ambition to solidify its role as a dominant force in the global petrochemical industry.
