Signs landmark pact with Emirates RDF Company to use fuel from household waste
Ras Al-Khaimah-based Pioneer Cement Industries, recently announced it has signed a landmark agreement with Emirates RDF that will lead to the use of fuel derived from household waste in its production plant.
In a statement, the company, a subsidiary of Oman’s largest cement manufacturer, Raysut Cement, said it will be one of the first cement plants in the region to use waste fuel.
“Pioneer Cement has a strong focus in protecting environment and the agreement which will pave the way for us to use RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) is a pioneering step in bringing innovation in cement production,” said Ashley Bryan, General Manager of Pioneer Cement Industries.
Emirates RDF with its plant in Umm Al Quwain is a US$ 40mn joint venture developed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme co-financed by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment signing a concession agreement with its shareholders which include the UAE-based contractor, BESIX, Ajman-based Tech Group and Finland-based Griffin Refineries.
Emirates RDF will process household waste from Ajman and Umm Al Quwain in the Northern Emirates to produce alternative energy that can be used in cement production, ultimately helping to phase out the use of gas or coal.
“Beyond a business deal, the agreement between Pioneer and Emirates RDF is a winning combination for the people of the UAE in protecting the environment they live in,” said Christian Abl, Director, Emirates RDF, adding that the use of RDF will actively contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from cement factories.
“We at Raysut are really proud of this project,” quoted saying Joey Ghose, Group CEO, Raysut Cement Company.
