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CairoScene
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CairoScene
Low-Carbon Aluminium Produced Using Barakah Nuclear Energy
The aluminium, branded MinimAL, was developed through a partnership between Emirates Global Aluminium and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company, and has been delivered to Egypt's Canex Aluminium. Aug 11, 2025 The United Arab Emirates has produced its first batch of low-carbon aluminium manufactured using electricity from the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi. The aluminium, branded MinimAL, was developed through a partnership between Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), and has been delivered to Egypt's Canex Aluminium. The shipment reinforces EGA's position as a global supplier of low-carbon industrial materials at a time when demand for such products is projected to triple by 2040. Aluminium smelting is one of the most energy-intensive industrial processes, with electricity generation accounting for roughly 60% of the industry's greenhouse gas emissions. Nuclear energy allows for uninterrupted clean power to be used in this process, which industry leaders view as critical for decarbonising the UAE's heavy industry while also strengthening energy security. Barakah, which began full commercial operations in September last year, generates 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually - about a quarter of the country's total demand - and prevents 22.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to removing 4.8 million cars from the road. The clean power used for producing MinimAL is certified under the UAE's Clean Energy Certification programme and supplied to EGA via the national grid by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). Canex Aluminium will use the material for products in infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, and architectural applications.
ME Construction
6 days ago
- Business
- ME Construction
EGA and ENEC announce the UAE's first delivery of low-carbon aluminum
Infrastructure EGA and ENEC announce the UAE's first delivery of low-carbon aluminum By Global demand for low-carbon aluminum is projected to triple by 2040, and EGA is committed to playing a significant role in this growth Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) announced the UAE's inaugural delivery of low-carbon aluminum. This aluminum is generated using electricity produced at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, UAE. EGA is marketing this low-carbon aluminum under the brand name MinimAL. The metal will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum, Egypt's aluminum downstream producer. EGA's new product positions the UAE as a reliable supplier of low-carbon industrial materials to global markets, expanding EGA's low-carbon metal portfolio for both local and international customers, said a statement. Generating the electricity necessary for aluminum smelting and production accounts for 60% of the global aluminum industry's greenhouse gas emissions. ENEC's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant provides access to abundant, clean electricity 24/7 from nuclear energy, which is crucial for decarbonising the UAE's industrial sector. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium said, 'Global demand for low carbon aluminium is expected to triple by 2040, and EGA aims to play an important role in this growth. MinimAL is our latest low-carbon product, made possible through the UAE's investment in nuclear power generation. We are glad to be working with ENEC to supply more low carbon aluminium to the world.' Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC added, 'This milestone shows how nuclear energy is boosting national energy security and enabling the UAE's industrial decarbonisation in parallel, reliably powering energy-intensive sectors like aluminium production with clean electricity 24/7. Through the abundant electricity generated at Barakah, we have unlocked the significant, proven and long-term benefits of nuclear energy to power the UAE's low-carbon economy for decades to come.' Mutassem Daaboul, Managing Director of CANEX Aluminum commented, 'At CANEX, we believe true sustainability is built into every layer of production – from the raw material to the final product. Our upcycling model already transforms waste into value-added products. Now, with MinimAL, we are taking another step forward by reducing embedded emissions at the very beginning of our process. This partnership with EGA reflects our shared commitment to responsible innovation.' CANEX Aluminum said that it has become the inaugural customer to utilise EGA's MinimAL technology in the production of advanced products for various applications, including infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, and architectural design. The clean electricity generated by the Barakah plant is certified through the UAE's Clean Energy Certification program, adhering to the International REC Standard (I-REC) protocols to ensure traceability and credibility. This power is supplied through Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) via the national grid. The Barakah plant has the capability to generate a 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, which accounts for 25% of the UAE's electricity requirements. This amount of clean electricity is equivalent to the annual total power demand of Switzerland. By producing carbon-free electricity from Barakah, the plant avoids the emission of 22.4m tons of carbon annually, which is equivalent to removing 4.8m cars from the road. In a groundbreaking achievement, EGA holds the distinction of being the first company globally to produce aluminum using solar power. In 2024, they produced 80 thousand tonnes of CelestiAL, the statement concluded.
Mid East Info
7 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
EGA and ENEC deliver first aluminium produced with carbon-free nuclear energy - Middle East Business News and Information
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,August 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest 'premium aluminium' producer in the world, and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) today announced the UAE's first delivery of low-carbon aluminium using electricity generated at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, UAE. EGA is marketing this type of low-carbon aluminium under the product brand MinimAL. The metal will be supplied to CANEX Aluminum, Egypt's leading aluminium downstream producer. EGA's new product positions the UAE as a reliable supplier of low-carbon industrial materials to global markets and expands EGA's low-carbon metal portfolio for our local and global customers. Generating the electricity required for aluminium smelting and production accounts for around 60 per cent of the global aluminium industry's greenhouse gas emissions. ENEC's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant provides access to abundant clean electricity 24/7 from nuclear energy which is essential for decarbonising the UAE's industrial sector. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'Global demand for low carbon aluminium is expected to triple by 2040, and EGA aims to play an important role in this growth. MinimAL is our latest low-carbon product, made possible through the UAE's investment in nuclear power generation. We are glad to be working with ENEC to supply more low carbon aluminium to the world.' His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said: 'This milestone shows how nuclear energy is boosting national energy security and enabling the UAE's industrial decarbonisation in parallel, reliably powering energy-intensive sectors like aluminium production with clean electricity 24/7. Through the abundant electricity generated at Barakah, we have unlocked the significant, proven and long-term benefits of nuclear energy to power the UAE's low-carbon economy for decades to come.' CANEX Aluminum is the first customer to use EGA's MinimAL to produce advanced products for infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, and architectural applications. Mutassem Daaboul, Managing Director of CANEX Aluminum, said: 'At CANEX, we believe true sustainability is built into every layer of production—from the raw material to the final product. Our upcycling model already transforms waste into value-added products. Now, with MinimAL, we are taking another step forward by reducing embedded emissions at the very beginning of our process. This partnership with EGA reflects our shared commitment to responsible innovation.' The clean electricity is certified through the UAE's Clean Energy Certification programme using International REC Standard (I-REC) protocols to ensure traceability and credibility. The power is supplied through Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) via the national grid. The Barakah plant generates 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, which is around 25 per cent of the UAE's electricity needs, and equivalent to the annual total power demand of Switzerland. Carbon-free electricity from Barakah avoids 22.4 million tons of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to removing 4.8 million cars from the road. EGA was the first company globally to produce aluminium using solar power, with 80 thousand tonnes of CelestiAL made in 2024. EGA also produces recycled aluminium, marketed under the product brand RevivAL, at its plants in the United States and Germany. In the UAE, EGA is building the UAE's largest aluminium recycling plant at Al Taweelah. The facility is expected to start production in the first half of 2026.
Al Etihad
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
EGA, ENEC deliver first aluminium produced with carbon-free nuclear energy
7 Aug 2025 14:32 ABU DHABI (WAM) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) on Thursday announced the UAE's first delivery of low-carbon aluminium using electricity generated at Barakah Nuclear Energy is marketing this type of low-carbon aluminium under the product brand MinimAL. The metal will be supplied to CANEX Aluminium, Egypt's leading aluminium downstream new product positions the UAE as a reliable supplier of low-carbon industrial materials to global markets and expands EGA's low-carbon metal portfolio for our local and global Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said, 'This milestone shows how nuclear energy is boosting national energy security and enabling the UAE's industrial decarbonisation in parallel, reliably powering energy-intensive sectors like aluminium production with clean electricity 24/7. Through the abundant electricity generated at Barakah, we have unlocked the significant, proven and long-term benefits of nuclear energy to power the UAE's low-carbon economy for decades to come.'Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, 'Global demand for low-carbon aluminium is expected to triple by 2040, and EGA aims to play an important role in this growth. MinimAL is our latest low-carbon product, made possible through the UAE's investment in nuclear power generation. We are glad to be working with ENEC to supply more low-carbon aluminium to the world.'Mutassem Daaboul, Managing Director of CANEX Aluminium, said, 'At CANEX, we believe true sustainability is built into every layer of production - from the raw material to the final product. Our upcycling model already transforms waste into value-added products. Now, with MinimAL, we are taking another step forward by reducing embedded emissions at the very beginning of our process.'The clean electricity is certified through the UAE's Clean Energy Certification programme using International REC Standard (I-REC) protocols to ensure traceability and credibility. The power is supplied through Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) via the national Barakah plant generates 40 terawatt-hours of clean electricity annually, which is around 25 per cent of the UAE's electricity needs, and equivalent to the annual total power demand of Switzerland. Carbon-free electricity from Barakah avoids 22.4 million tons of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to removing 4.8 million cars from the road. EGA was the first company globally to produce aluminium using solar power, with 80 thousand tonnes of CelestiAL made in 2024. EGA also produces recycled aluminium, marketed under the product brand RevivAL, at its plants in the United States and Germany. In the UAE, EGA is building the UAE's largest aluminium recycling plant at Al Taweelah. The facility is expected to start production in the first half of 2026. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
