Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced this week that it will construct 10 pilot reduction cells at its Al Taweelah aluminium smelter, marking the completion of the design phase for its new EX smelting technology.
The innovative EX cells come in two variants: one designed to maximize production volumes and the other to reduce carbon emissions. These cells are larger than those using EGA's recently industrialized DX+ Ultra technology, offering greater energy efficiency and boosting production capacity by up to 22%. Additionally, the new technology is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12% through more efficient anode usage.
"EX technology will enable the production of more aluminium with less energy and lower emissions, unlocking opportunities for EGA's growth and helping us to meet the increasing global demand for the low-carbon primary aluminium required to reach net zero by 2050," said Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, EGA's chief executive.
The pilot reduction cells are slated for commissioning in the first quarter of 2025, with EGA aiming for full industrialization of the new technology by 2028.
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