EGA breaks ground on UAE aluminum recycling plant: UAE aluminum producer EmiratesGlobal Aluminium (EGA) started construction on the UAE's largest aluminum recycling plant, according to a statement. The plant will process around 170k tons of aluminum scraps annually into low-carbon aluminum billets to supply local and global markets, and will be located next to EGA’s existing smelter in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi’s (KIZAD) Al Taweelah complex. Recycled aluminum consumes up to 95% less energy than new metal production.

We knew this was coming: EGA announced its plans to launch the recycling plant last month as demand for recycled aluminum is expected to increase by 50% to 80% by 2050.

EGA's portfolio gets greener: EGA launched a supply chain finance program with Emirates NBD last month to help aluminum producers green their UAE operations. It also partnered with BP in May to explore cutting emissions from the company’s calcined petroleum coke supply chain. It was also the first in the UAE to join the First Movers Coalition by committing to sourcing the materials it needs for aluminum production from low-carbon sources.

The region is looking to reduce waste across different sectors: KSA's Al Bashayer Company reviewed plans last month for an EGP 1 bn waste repurposing plant in Egypt. Oman also inaugurated its largest e-waste recycling plant earlier this month. The UAE's Beeah, Saudi Investment Recycling Company, and Al-Maqar Development Company also signed an agreement last week to establish a company to develop and provide integrated waste management solutions in Madinah.

Tags: