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EGA collaborates with MIT on annual research program to address technical challenges in global aluminium industry

Nov 15, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Description

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced the eighth edition of its annual research programme with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The program will involve nine MIT PhD and Master’s student engineers and a professor collaborating with EGA’s teams to tackle technical challenges impacting the global aluminium industry. The partnership with MIT has generated some USD 1.6 million in annual cost savings through the implementation of performance and efficiency enhancements.

Company Information

Company

Emirates Global Aluminium

Location

Sheikh Zayed Road

About

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the largest producer of premium aluminium in the world and the biggest industrial company in the UAE outside the oil and gas sector. Jointly owned by Mubadala Investment Company and the Investment Corporation of Dubai, EGA operates an integrated aluminium production value chain that includes bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium smelting, specialty foundry operations, and aluminium recycling. EGA's core assets feature two major smelters: one in Dubai with a capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum and another in Abu Dhabi with a capacity of 1.3 million tonnes per annum. Together, they produce approximately 2.34 million tonnes of aluminium annually. The company also has international operations, including a bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Guinea, a specialty foundry in Germany, and an aluminium recycling plant in the United States. EGA serves over 300 customers in more than 60 countries and accounts for about 4% of global aluminium production. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, EGA integrates renewable energy into its operations and holds multiple ISO certifications.

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