ADNOC and EGA Sign $500 Million Deal to Localize Supply of Key Raw Material in Aluminum Production
ADNOC Refining will supply up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke from Ruwais Refinery to EGA for aluminum processing over five years
Strategic agreement for key raw material strengthens local supply chains by reducing dependence on imports while meeting growing global demand for aluminum products
Signed at the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ forum, agreement strengthens the UAE as a global aluminum leader, supporting nation’s economic diversification goals
Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 20, 2025: ADNOC and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced today a five-year supply agreement for up to 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petroleum coke (petcoke), a key raw material used in aluminum production. The agreement, valued at $500 million (AED1.84 billion), was signed during the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ event currently taking place in Abu Dhabi, underscoring ADNOC’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s industrial growth and enhancing local supply chains.
Through the agreement, ADNOC Refining will supply at least 30% of EGA’s calcined petcoke requirements from the Ruwais Refinery over the next five years, strengthening the UAE’s role as a global aluminum supplier by reducing its reliance on imports and fostering local industrial capabilities. The agreement with EGA – the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of the energy sector – supports ADNOC’s successful In-Country Value (ICV) Program by promoting economic diversification in the UAE and supplying critical manufacturing materials to advanced industries.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO and Abdulla Kalban, Managing Director of EGA. It was signed by Khaled Salmeen, ADNOC Downstream CEO and Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA.
Khaled Salmeen, ADNOC Downstream CEO, said: “This strategic agreement with EGA exemplifies ADNOC’s commitment to driving the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative and the UAE’s industrial base. By supplying this critical raw material for aluminum production from our Ruwais Refinery, we are strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing reliance on imports and enabling growth in one of the nation’s most vital industrial sectors. Through our ICV Program, we will continue to create more opportunities to enhance local manufacturing and industrial growth.”
As the world’s largest ‘premium aluminum’ producer, EGA continues to lead the UAE’s industrial diversification, with its products comprising the UAE’s largest made-in-the-UAE export after energy. The agreement between ADNOC and EGA will play a critical role in driving continued economic growth and ensuring the further development of the aluminum sector in the UAE.
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, said: “EGA has been a pioneer of industrialization and economic diversification for decades, and today we are a champion of ‘Make it in the Emirates’ through our local procurement, metal supply to UAE industry and our record Emiratization. This agreement with ADNOC enables us to secure a significant proportion of a key raw material locally, further increasing our economic impact in the UAE. We look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with ADNOC.”
The 1.5 million tonnes of calcined petcoke will enable EGA to produce around 3.75 million mt of aluminum over the five-year term of the agreement – approximately equal to the annual consumption of Germany. In 2024, EGA’s direct, indirect and induced economic contributions to the local economy reached $6.4 billion (AED23.49 billion), accounting for 1.3% of the UAE’s GDP and supporting more than 52,000 jobs.
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