Middle East-based industrial gas supplier Gulf Cryo has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) largest steelmaker Emsteel aimed at accelerating steel sector decarbonization through carbon capture and carbon utilization technologies.
Focus on integrated carbon management
The partnership will focus on building an integrated value chain covering carbon emissions capture, downstream utilization, conversion technologies, and storage solutions.
The companies stated that the initiative is designed to create practical industrial applications for captured carbon while supporting emissions reduction goals.
Combining industrial gas and steelmaking expertise
According to the companies, the project will combine Gulf Cryo’s expertise in industrial gases and carbon management with Emsteel’s steel production capabilities.
The collaboration is intended to support the development of scalable decarbonization solutions for the steel industry. It also supports the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy and broader industrial sustainability objectives.
At the same time, the companies emphasized the importance of aligning with evolving global carbon regulations and sustainability frameworks.