7D International announces the acquisition of the region's only polysilicon manufacturing facility — now reborn as 7D Polysilicon Valley — marking a defining moment in the global energy and semiconductor supply chain.
"The only polysilicon facility of its kind in the entire Middle East — now under 7D International's stewardship, poised for revival at a pivotal moment in global energy and technology."
A Strategic Acquisition at the Intersection of Energy and Technology
7D International is proud to announce the acquisition of the polysilicon manufacturing facility located in Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — now rebranded as 7D Polysilicon Valley. This landmark acquisition positions 7D International at the forefront of one of the most strategically significant intersections of our time: advanced materials, clean energy, and semiconductor supply chain independence.
The facility, the first and only polysilicon plant of its kind in the Middle East, was originally built and operated as a joint venture between global industrial partners and local Saudi stakeholders, having produced and supplied high-purity polysilicon at a verified 9N grade — 99.9999999% purity — to some of the world's leading solar and semiconductor manufacturers. With this acquisition, 7D International inherits not just a facility, but a proven platform with demonstrated technological capability at the highest international standards.
"This is not simply the acquisition of a factory. It is the acquisition of a capability — one that places 7D International in a position of strategic relevance in both the global clean energy transition and the increasingly critical semiconductor materials supply chain."
— Dr. Wael Elmougy, Chairman, 7D International
Why This Acquisition Matters — Now More Than Ever
The timing of this acquisition is no coincidence. The world is undergoing a profound realignment in how and where critical materials are sourced, processed, and traded. Polysilicon sits at the heart of this realignment. It is the foundational input for solar photovoltaic panels that power the clean energy transition, and for the semiconductor chips that underpin virtually every aspect of the modern digital economy.
For decades, the global polysilicon supply chain has been overwhelmingly concentrated in a single geography. Today, governments, industries, and investors across the United States, Europe, and Asia are urgently seeking to diversify that supply — not merely for commercial reasons, but for reasons of national and economic security. Saudi Arabia, and by extension the Middle East, is uniquely positioned to meet that need.
7D Polysilicon Valley will be able to supply polysilicon to markets worldwide — including the United States — free from the trade restrictions and tariff barriers that currently constrain competing sources. This is a structural advantage that no amount of capital alone can replicate.
The Facility — A Proven Asset, Ready for Revival
7D Polysilicon Valley is located within the Jubail Industrial City — one of the most strategically significant industrial hubs in the world, with direct access to energy infrastructure, logistics networks, and regulatory frameworks that support large-scale manufacturing. The facility was designed with a production capacity of 3,000 metric tons of polysilicon per year, with a clear pathway to upgrade to 4,000 metric tons annually with modest incremental investment.
Critically, the facility was preserved with exceptional care upon its prior cessation of operations. All internal pipelines were sealed with inert gases, and a technical inspection confirmed that the plant's core infrastructure remains in sound condition — a testament to the engineering diligence of those who built and operated it. The asset 7D International has acquired is not a ruin — it is a dormant capability ready to be reawakened.
The acquisition was completed at a fraction of the facility's original construction value, a financial dynamic that confers a profound and durable cost advantage. Where competitors must bear the full weight of building and financing new capacity from the ground up, 7D Polysilicon Valley enters the market with near-zero depreciation burden — a structural edge in an industry where capital costs are among the most decisive competitive factors.
"At a price that represents a small fraction of original construction cost, 7D International has secured a manufacturing asset whose per-kilogram economics will be virtually unmatched — not just in the region, but globally."
— 7D International, Strategic Assessment
World-Class Technical Partnership
7D International recognises that a facility of this complexity demands the highest level of technical expertise. In that spirit, the company has entered into a cooperative framework with KCC Corporation — a member of the legacy Hyundai Group of companies and one of Korea's foremost advanced materials conglomerates, with deep institutional knowledge of polysilicon production and a direct operational history with the Jubail facility itself.
Under this arrangement, KCC Corporation will serve as the technical expert arm of the revival and operation phase, bringing to bear decades of expertise in polysilicon production technology, plant operations, quality management, and research and development. The experienced production workforce, many of whom were trained in Korea and operated this very facility during its prior production run, remains available and ready to return.
This partnership ensures that when 7D Polysilicon Valley resumes production, it does so not as a newcomer finding its footing, but as a facility backed by proven expertise, established processes, and the confidence that comes from having done it before.
Alignment with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Industrial Agenda
7D International's acquisition of the Jubail facility is deeply aligned with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 agenda and its ambition to diversify the national economy through world-class industrial capability. Polysilicon manufacturing represents precisely the kind of high-value, technology-intensive industry that Vision 2030 seeks to cultivate — one that generates skilled employment, attracts international investment, and positions Saudi Arabia as a supplier of critical materials to the world rather than a consumer of them.
7D International is committed to engaging with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saudi Investment Fund, and all relevant government authorities to ensure that the revival of 7D Polysilicon Valley proceeds with full institutional support and alignment — and that the conditions for its long-term success are formally established from the outset.
Looking Ahead
The revival of 7D Polysilicon Valley is not a distant ambition. It is an active, time-sensitive priority. 7D International is currently in the process of finalising its revival and operational plan, conducting financial planning and budget allocation, and engaging with key stakeholders across the investment, regulatory, and technical landscape.
The company invites prospective partners, investors, customers, and government counterparts to engage directly. The window to participate in building something of genuine and lasting strategic significance is open — and it will not remain open indefinitely.