Emirates Global Aluminium Opens UAE's Largest Aluminium Recycling Plant

The Emirates Global Aluminium recycling plant has officially entered operation with the inauguration of the UAE's largest aluminium recycling facility on June 24. Located at Al Taweelah, the new plant is designed to process significant volumes of aluminium scrap and supports the country's growing focus on sustainable industrial production. With an annual production capacity of 185,000 tonnes, the facility marks a major expansion of domestic aluminium recycling capabilities while enabling the production of premium, low-carbon aluminium products for a range of industrial applications.

Large-Scale Recycling Capacity at Al Taweelah

The Al Taweelah recycling plant converts post-consumer aluminium scrap together with selected pre-consumer aluminium scrap into high-quality, low-carbon aluminium products. The facility manufactures premium aluminium billets and T-bars, which are marketed by Emirates Global Aluminium under the RevivAL product brand. By increasing recycled content while maintaining product quality, the plant supports the company's strategy of delivering lower-carbon aluminium solutions that meet evolving customer and industry sustainability requirements.

Low-Carbon Aluminium Product Portfolio

Alongside fully recycled products, Emirates Global Aluminium also combines recycled aluminium with primary aluminium produced using renewable and low-carbon energy sources. Recycled metal blended with solar-powered primary aluminium is marketed as CelestiAL-R, while recycled aluminium combined with nuclear-powered primary aluminium is sold under the MinimAL-R brand. These product offerings expand the company's portfolio of lower-carbon aluminium solutions for customers seeking materials with reduced environmental impact.

Production Timeline and Commissioning Progress

Although the Al Taweelah recycling plant started producing recycled aluminium during February, the commissioning schedule experienced a temporary interruption. Final commissioning activities were paused after an Iranian attack on the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. Work resumed during April, allowing recycled cast metal production to restart in early May. Emirates Global Aluminium expects the facility to continue ramping up operations over the coming months, with full production anticipated within approximately six months.

Key Facility Highlights

The following table summarizes the primary details of the newly inaugurated recycling plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the production capacity of the Emirates Global Aluminium recycling plant?
The Al Taweelah recycling plant has an annual production capacity of 185,000 tonnes, making it the largest aluminium recycling facility in the United Arab Emirates. The facility processes post-consumer and selected pre-consumer aluminium scrap to manufacture premium low-carbon aluminium products. These include billets and T-bars marketed under the RevivAL brand, supporting increased recycling while maintaining high material quality for industrial applications.

What products are manufactured at the Al Taweelah recycling plant?
The facility produces premium aluminium billets and T-bars using recycled aluminium while also supporting blended low-carbon aluminium products marketed under different product brands. Emirates Global Aluminium sells fully recycled products as RevivAL, while blends with solar-powered primary aluminium are marketed as CelestiAL-R and blends with nuclear-powered primary aluminium are offered as MinimAL-R, providing customers with multiple lower-carbon aluminium options.

Why was the commissioning of the recycling plant delayed?
Final commissioning activities were temporarily suspended after an Iranian attack on the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi before work resumed during April. Following the restart, recycled cast metal production resumed in early May. The company expects production to continue increasing over several months, with the facility projected to reach full operational capacity within approximately six months of the ramp-up process.