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“Masdar” and “EGA” cooperate to accelerate the reduction of aluminum sector emissions and promote low-carbon growth

April 18, 2024

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – "Masdar" – a leader in the field of clean energy, and Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), the largest global producer of high-quality aluminium, have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aluminum sector and exploring growth opportunities in the field of low-quality aluminum. Carbon.

This partnership comes within the framework of the United Arab Emirates’ efforts to achieve its ambitious climate goals. This partnership is also a role model for cooperation between leading companies in the fields of clean energy and the aluminum industry. This partnership contributes to supporting sustainable economic growth by promoting innovation and creating new job opportunities.

The partnership aims to explore and develop joint renewable energy projects. The partnership focuses on developing advanced battery storage systems to support the operation of aluminum facilities using renewable energy, and exploring opportunities for green hydrogen production. The partnership also seeks to explore opportunities for international cooperation to operate new aluminum production facilities using renewable energy sources.

“Eja” confirms its commitment to its leadership role in reducing carbon emissions in the aluminum sector, and the partnership with “Masdar” allows “Eja” to expand the production of “Celestial” aluminum produced using solar energy, and the partnership contributes to achieving “Eja’s” goals for sustainable, low-carbon growth.

Masdar offers its extensive experience in the field of clean energy to support AGA in achieving its climate goals. It also confirms its commitment to supporting global efforts to reach zero neutrality. Masdar stresses the importance of cooperation between various parties to achieve a sustainable future for the industrial sector.

The partnership between Masdar and EGYA is an important step towards reducing carbon emissions in the aluminum sector and promoting low-carbon growth.