EGA Inaugurates UAE’s Largest Aluminium Recycling Plant, Accelerating the Shift Toward Circular and Low-Carbon Aluminium

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has officially inaugurated the Al Taweelah recycling facility, the largest aluminium recycling plant in the United Arab Emirates. The milestone marks a significant step in EGA’s low-carbon aluminium strategy and highlights the accelerating global transition of major aluminium producers toward a circular economy.

The Al Taweelah facility has an annual production capacity of 185,000 tonnes of recycled aluminium, processing both post-consumer aluminium scrap and selected pre-consumer manufacturing scrap into high-quality, low-carbon aluminium products. It is also the first facility in the UAE capable of processing the majority of the country’s aluminium scrap domestically rather than exporting it overseas.

According to EGA, the new plant makes the company the largest consumer of aluminium scrap in the UAE, helping retain valuable secondary raw materials within the national economy while significantly reducing carbon emissions associated with primary aluminium production.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, described the Al Taweelah plant as a key milestone in the company’s global recycling strategy. Beyond processing domestic scrap, the facility transforms aluminium waste into new raw materials for industries ranging from construction and automotive manufacturing to consumer goods.

The recycled aluminium products will be marketed under the RevivAL brand. EGA is also developing product lines that combine recycled aluminium with primary aluminium produced using solar and nuclear power, creating lower-carbon materials that meet the growing sustainability requirements of automotive manufacturers, packaging companies, and construction firms pursuing ESG commitments.

A Key Component of EGA’s Global Recycling Expansion

The inauguration of the Al Taweelah plant is not only intended to strengthen the UAE’s domestic recycling capabilities but also forms part of EGA’s broader international recycling expansion strategy.

Following acquisitions of recycling businesses in Germany and the United States during 2024, together with the planned acquisition of another facility in Italy, EGA’s total aluminium recycling capacity has now exceeded 400,000 tonnes per year. The company is also investing in an additional 200,000 tonnes of recycling capacity across Europe and North America over the coming years.

Commercial production at Al Taweelah began in early 2026. Commissioning was temporarily disrupted following the attack on Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) in late March but has since resumed. The facility is expected to reach full operating capacity within approximately six months, depending on the availability of aluminium scrap feedstock.

Global Demand for Recycled Aluminium Continues to Rise

EGA’s investment comes as the global aluminium industry undergoes a profound transition toward low-carbon production. Stricter emissions regulations in Europe and North America, combined with carbon neutrality commitments from automotive manufacturers and consumer goods companies, are driving rapid growth in demand for recycled aluminium.

According to industry forecasts, global demand for recycled aluminium is expected to double before 2040 as governments expand circular economy policies and strengthen climate commitments. In this environment, companies with integrated capabilities in scrap collection, recycling, and low-carbon aluminium production are expected to enjoy increasingly significant competitive advantages in international markets.

For the UAE, the Al Taweelah project represents more than just an expansion of domestic aluminium production capacity. It also supports the country’s Operation 300bn industrial strategy by increasing manufacturing value, strengthening domestic supply chains, and promoting the development of a more sustainable and circular industrial economy.

Source: media.ega.ae and compiled from the internet