CarbonCure and Saudi Arabia form partnership for NEOM construction
CarbonCure Technologies, a global leader in carbon utilization for the
concrete industry, has partnered with Abdullah Abdin, a specialized concrete
producer in Saudi Arabia, and Gulf Cryo, a pioneer in Carbon-as-a-Service
(CaaS). Together, they aim to introduce innovative carbon capture and
utilization (CCU) technologies for constructing NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious
futuristic city.
Supported by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, this collaboration promises to
revolutionize the construction sector with low-carbon concrete, aligning with
the Kingdom’s Circular Carbon Economy principles.
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Strategic Agreements for Green Building
The partnership builds on a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this
year between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and NEOM’s developer. This formal
agreement integrates CCU technologies into the production of sustainable
construction materials, marking a key milestone in Saudi Arabia’s push for
green building solutions amid its ongoing construction boom.
The announcement, made in Riyadh, underscores the Ministry of Energy’s
commitment to fostering innovation in sustainable construction.
Revolutionary Technology in Action
CarbonCure Technologies’ advanced systems inject captured CO₂ into concrete
during production, where it undergoes immediate mineralization. This process
permanently embeds the CO₂ into the concrete, ensuring it remains locked
in—even if the material is demolished—thereby reducing embodied carbon.
Robert Niven, CEO of CarbonCure Technologies, emphasized the importance of
this partnership:
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“By working with Abdullah Abdin and Gulf Cryo, we’re proud to support the
production of lower-carbon concrete in Saudi Arabia. This initiative
demonstrates the immense potential of carbon capture and utilization to reduce
embodied carbon in construction across the Middle East and the world.”
Implementation Across NEOM Projects
The technology has been deployed at Abdullah Abdin’s plants in NEOM, with
plans underway to expand its application across multiple projects. This
initiative sets a precedent for sustainable construction practices in the
region, addressing the environmental impact of Saudi Arabia’s growing infrastructure.
Tariq Abdin, CEO of Abdullah Abdin, expressed his company’s commitment to
sustainability:
“We are honored to lead this groundbreaking initiative, bringing
cutting-edge carbon utilization technologies to Saudi Arabia and supporting the
nation’s infrastructural growth with sustainable, high-quality materials.”
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Georgios Beretsos, Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Cryo, highlighted the
collaborative success:
“This project is a testament to the power of partnership in achieving shared
sustainability goals.”
Advancing Saudi Vision 2030
This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a strategic
framework for economic diversification and sustainability. By leveraging CCU
technologies, the partnership showcases Saudi Arabia’s commitment to decarbonization
and sustainable urban development.
As the NEOM project progresses, the use of low-carbon concrete solidifies
the Kingdom’s leadership in green building practices, setting a benchmark for
global sustainable construction.
Source: https://www.mepmiddleeast.com/
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