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Aluminium Alliance: Emirates & bp | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and BP have signed a non-binding and non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to explore ways to reduce the carbon intensity of EGA’s supply of calcined petroleum coke.
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The material is used to create carbon anodes in aluminium smelting, with EGA consuming around one million metric tonnes of it annually.
Up to 40% of the company’s supply comes from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, with the rest imported.
The companies’ intended cooperation could lead to the development of a calcined petroleum coke blending facility in the UAE, potentially supporting the country’s Operation 300 billion industrial development strategy.
EGA's Commitment to Reducing Emissions
The Chief Executive Officer of EGA commented, "While our industry must achieve a step-change in greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades, it is important that we also continue to focus on the incremental improvements that are within reach today. Through this cooperation with BP, we are targeting reductions in the greenhouse gas emission intensity of these important processes in our raw material supply chain.