Construction Work starts on UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant By Pramod Kumar November 21, 2023, 7:06 AM EGA Emirates Global Aluminium expects to become the largest consumer of aluminium scrap in Abu Dhabi Emirates Global Aluminium has commenced construction of what it claims will be the largest aluminium recycling plant in the UAE. The facility, with a capacity of 170,000 tonnes per year, is being built next to EGA’s existing smelter in Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Construction is expected to be completed within three years. The value of the plant was not disclosed. Trash to treasure: how the Gulf is tackling e-waste Taiwan’s Miniwiz to build UAE upcycling plant UAE plans to build its first electric vehicle battery recycling facility The plant will process post-consumer aluminium scrap, such as used window frames and pre-consumer aluminium scrap from extrusion production, into low-carbon, high-quality premium aluminium billets. Once the recycling plant is complete, EGA expects to become the largest consumer of aluminium scrap in Abu Dhabi. “Our construction of the aluminium recycling plant will provide low carbon product options for our local and global customers while contributing to the national Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy,” stated Abdulnasser bin Kalban, CEO of Emirates Global Aluminium. EGA has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
