Emirates Steel Arkan announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Danieli Group, the international company. The memorandum was signed by Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel Arkan, and Rolando Paolone, CEO and CTO of Danieli, during the Fifth Danieli Innovaction Meeting that took place at Danieli headquarters in Italy.
Emirates Steel Arkan wants to advance further toward carbon footprint reduction and is studying the possibility to install an e-PGH (electrical Process Gas Heater) at the DRI plant, also making use of renewable energy.
The MoU stipulates the details of a collaborative project to test a pilot gas heater for the electrical process at Emirates Arkan Steel’s Direct Reduction Plant 1.
aeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel Arkan, said : “This partnership marks a significant step forward in our commitment to innovation and technological excellence. The MoU outlines a collaborative project to test a pilot electrical process gas heater at our Direct Reduction Plant #1. This groundbreaking technology aims to enhance efficiency and sustainability in our production processes, aligning with our mission to deliver high-quality steel products to our global customers. We are excited about the potential of this project to set new standards in the steel industry and contribute to the UAE’s vision of becoming a leading hub for the industrial sector.”
