EMSTEEL partners with Magsort to produce decarbonised cement
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EMSTEEL has said that it has achieved a significant milestone in its decarbonisation journey by entering into a strategic partnership with Finnish company Magsort to produce decarbonised cement. The partnership builds upon the group's success in implementing an industrial scale pilot for decarbonised cement production at its Al Ain facility. The pilot utilised 10,000t of […]
EMSTEEL has said that it has achieved a significant milestone in its decarbonisation journey by entering into a strategic partnership with Finnish company Magsort to produce decarbonised cement. The partnership builds upon the group's success in implementing an industrial scale pilot for decarbonised cement production at its Al Ain facility. The pilot utilised 10,000t of materials that reduce carbon, which were developed by incorporating steel slag, a statement from the company explained.
The pilot project is said to provide a unique use-case for complementary operations between its two main business lines: Steel and Cement. This is achieved by incorporating steel slag at scale as raw material for clinker and cement production, reinforcing the group's commitment towards driving sustainability in the sector. Due to its diverse product range, EMSTEEL in uniquely positioned to pioneer a viable and practical circular economy case study.
This simultaneously underscores EMSTEEL's strategic capability to expedite decarbonisation efforts across diverse sectors and strengthens its standing as a regional sustainability leader, setting new benchmarks for industrial innovation in developing low-carbon cement, the statement explained.
To meet the growing demand for low-carbon cement in the local market, the company has set its sights on constructing an integrated line at its Al Ain plant. This line will process steel residue and refine materials sourced from EMSTEEL's steel plant in Abu Dhabi. This initiative marks a significant step forward, and it is anticipated to directly reduce Scope 1 carbon dioxide emissions.
Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL said, 'This is a proud moment for EMSTEEL and a strong signal of what is possible when innovation meets ambition. By transforming steel slag into a valuable input for cement, we are not only cutting emissions but also proving the commercial value of industrial circularity. Our integrated model is unlocking real results, and this milestone is a testament to our commitment to accelerate our decarbonisation journey and help deliver the UAE's Net Zero vision.'
Hugo Losada, CEO of Emirates Cement, part of EMSTEEL Group added, 'This milestone represents an important step in our decarbonisation journey. Proving the technical and commercial viability of this decarbonisation effort is a promising sign that we will be able to achieve our objective of hitting the 2030 decarbonisation targets by 2026. We look forward to continuing this very fruitful co-operation with Magsort over the years to come.'
Kalevi Kostiainen, CEO of Magsort remarked, 'We are extremely happy in achieving this key milestone in Abu Dhabi. The co-operation with Emirates Cement has been incredibly productive and this facility serves as a large-scale example for the industry on how to achieve significant CO₂ reduction with today's technology and existing materials. It's a clear win-win for the cement and steel industries. We would like to thank Emirates Cement for leading the way and taking action.'
This initiative is a core component of EMSTEEL's decarbonisation strategy. The company aims to achieve a 40% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its Steel Business Unit and by 30% reduction in its Cement Business Unit by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. EMSTEEL remains firmly committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, the statement concluded.
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