Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the completion of over 50% of the construction of the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant, 42 days ahead of schedule, showcasing the company’s efficiency and commitment to safety and quality.
The facility, located near EGA’s smelter in Al Taweelah, will have an annual production capacity of 170,000 tonnes. The project has already achieved more than 1.2 million safe work hours with zero lost-time injuries, and the installation of the largest melting furnace in the UAE, capable of processing 17 tonnes per hour, is scheduled for completion in June.
The new plant will recycle both post-industrial and post-consumer aluminium scrap, converting it into high-quality, low-carbon aluminium, which will be marketed under the brand name “RevivAL”. Production operations are expected to begin in the first half of 2026.
Currently, most aluminium scrap in the UAE is exported for recycling. Once operational, the new facility will position EGA as the largest consumer of aluminium scrap in the country, helping to strengthen local supply chains and retain economic value within the national economy.
CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban stated that the project is a major step toward expanding production of low-carbon aluminium to meet growing global and local demand. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with the “Make it in the Emirates” program and the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology – Operation 300bn.
In a statement to WAM, Bin Kalban emphasised EGA’s focus on sustainable, strategic growth aligned with national priorities, noting that the company is not only focused on increasing output but also on ensuring long-term sustainability.
He also highlighted EGA’s recent strategic acquisitions, including Leichtmetall, a specialized recycling foundry in Europe, and Spectro Alloys, a leading secondary aluminium producer in the U.S. These deals boosted the company’s recycled aluminium production capacity to 140,000 tonnes annually by the end of 2024. An additional 225,000 tonnes is currently being added, including capacity from the new UAE plant.
Regarding job creation, Bin Kalban noted that the project is expected to generate 150 direct jobs, while also stimulating employment across the aluminium value chain, including in automotive parts manufacturing, construction, and packaging.
He emphasized the company’s commitment to national workforce development, with the project being led by a highly qualified Emirati manager and a team of experienced UAE nationals; a clear reflection of EGA’s dedication to empowering local talent in strategic industrial projects.
Bin Kalban also stressed the critical role aluminium recycling plays in supporting the circular economy by reducing the consumption of natural resources and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The plant, he said, is a strategic milestone in achieving the UAE’s national sustainability and Net Zero 2050 goals.
He concluded by noting that global demand for recycled aluminium is expected to grow from 27 million tonnes in 2022 to 57 million tonnes by 2040, with recycled aluminium projected to account for 60% of aluminium supply growth by 2030, and up to 70% between 2030 and 2040.