In early August 2025, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), together with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), introduced the UAE’s first nuclear-powered low-carbon aluminium, branded MinimAL. The novel metal was produced using clean, carbon-free electricity generated by the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region and is set to supply CANEX Aluminium in Egypt for applications in infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, and architecture.
EGA’s CEO, Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, highlighted that global demand for low-carbon aluminium is expected to triple by 2040, positioning MinimAL as a key offering enabled by the UAE’s strategic investment in nuclear energy. ENEC’s CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi noted the landmark underscores nuclear energy’s dual benefits, boosting energy security while decarbonizing heavy industries like aluminium production with reliable 24/7 clean power.
Barakah now delivers about 40 TWh of carbon-free electricity annually, roughly a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs, helping avoid approximately 22.4 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, equal to taking 4.8 million cars off the road.
MinimAL joins EGA’s existing green aluminium portfolio, which includes solar-powered CelestiAL and recycled RevivAL, as the company continues to expand its low-carbon materials offerings to meet global sustainability demands. 
Source: EGA with additional information added by Glass Balkan
