EGA set to Launch UAE’s Largest Aluminium Recycling Plant
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is progressing steadily toward launching the UAE’s largest aluminium recycling plant. Construction of the new facility in Al Taweelah has already reached 50% completion an achievement made 42 days ahead of schedule. When operational, the plant will produce 170,000 tonnes of recycled aluminium annually and marks a critical step in the country’s sustainable industrial development.
A New Era in Local Aluminium Recycling
The state-of-the-art plant will process both post-consumer and pre-consumer aluminium scrap, transforming it into premium low-carbon aluminium billets under EGA’s RevivAL brand. Notably, most of the aluminium scrap generated in the UAE is currently exported abroad. This new facility aims to reverse that trend, supporting in-country recycling while reducing environmental impact.
Additionally, the project boasts over 1.2 million hours of safe labour, with zero lost time incidents. The installation of the UAE’s largest furnace, featuring a 17-tonne-per-hour melt rate, is also on track for completion by June. With hot metal production expected in the first half of 2026, EGA is laying the foundation for a cleaner, more circular aluminium industry.
Positioning for Global Growth
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, stated that aluminium recycling is a major opportunity—both for the company and for the broader industry. He explained, “The facility will help us expand our low-carbon product portfolio for customers at home and abroad. It’s also a significant step for the Make it In the Emirates initiative.”
Meanwhile, EGA isn’t limiting its ambitions to domestic operations. In 2024, the company made global strides by acquiring Leichtmetall in Europe and Spectro Alloys in the U.S. These strategic moves are part of EGA’s plan to build an international aluminium recycling business. Given that global demand for recycled aluminium is expected to double by 2040, EGA appears well-positioned to lead the charge.
By prioritising sustainability and efficiency, EGA continues to demonstrate how industrial innovation can drive both economic and environmental progress.
