CarbonCure Reveals Groundbreaking Carbon Utilization Collaboration in Saudi Arabia with Abdin and Gulf Cryo

The multi-party collaboration will enable embodied carbon reductions at NEOM's large scale construction projects.

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 3, 2024 — Convened by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, CarbonCure Technologies and two other companies have announced new agreements to integrate carbon capture and utilization technologies for construction in NEOM’s development. The agreements build on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Energy and NEOM.

Together, CarbonCure, the global leader in carbon utilization technologies for the concrete industry, Abdullah Abdin, a specialized ready mix concrete, cement and asphalt company in Saudi Arabia, and Gulf Cryo, the leading CaaS (Carbon-as-a-Service) developer and industrial gas solutions provider in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, will collaborate to produce high quality, lower carbon concrete that utilizes CO₂ and follows Circular Carbon Economy principles.

These parties formalized their carbon utilization cooperation in Riyadh, enabled by the Saudi Ministry of Energy's support for sustainable building materials as construction activities surge across the Kingdom. 

With CarbonCure's technologies for sustainable concrete, Abdin will utilize captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) in its concrete products. Gulf Cryo will supply CO₂ recovered from its carbon capture technologies to be injected by CarbonCure. Upon injection, this CO₂ immediately mineralizes and becomes permanently embedded. Even if the concrete is later demolished, it will not return to the atmosphere. This carbon mineralization protects the compressive strength of concrete, enabling concrete producers to reduce carbon-intensive cement content without compromising performance.

"This agreement results from the enablement of the Ministry of Energy and many project stakeholders. We are very grateful to have Abdin as a local concrete producer partner, enabling lower carbon concrete production with CarbonCure’s technologies at its plant in Ghayal and utilizing Gulf Cryo CO₂,” said CarbonCure CEO Robert Niven. “By helping to lay the foundation for more sustainable concrete material at NEOM and beyond, CarbonCure is proudly demonstrating the enormous potential to significantly reduce embodied carbon of future construction across Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East and worldwide."

CarbonCure’s technologies and a Gulf Cryo CO₂ tank have been installed at Abdin's plants in NEOM, in northwest Saudi Arabia, with CarbonCure implementation procedures now underway.

Tariq Abdin, CEO at Abdin, added, "We are honored to partner with CarbonCure and Gulf Cryo on this groundbreaking initiative, bringing advanced carbon utilization technologies to Saudi Arabia. At Abdullah Abdin, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality materials that support Saudi Arabia’s infrastructural growth. This collaboration aligns with our mission to lead in environmentally responsible construction while advancing Saudi Vision 2030. Together, we are setting new benchmarks for green building in the region."

Georgios Beretsos, Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Cryo, said, "This project is a successful example of what the power of collaboration can yield. It is our pleasure to partner with CarbonCure and Abdin towards a shared sustainable vision. Our strategy at Gulf Cryo is to continuously invest and support the Kingdom’s and the region’s goals of localization and decarbonization. Such innovative solutions play an essential role in advancing these key pillars."

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About CarbonCure:

CarbonCure Technologies is a fast-growing carbon utilization tech company deploying easy-to-adopt solutions that enable concrete producers to use captured CO₂ to produce reliable, lower carbon concrete mixes. With hundreds of systems operating across dozens of countries, more than 7.5 million truckloads of CarbonCure mixes have supplied thousands of sustainable construction projects worldwide amid surging demand for greener building materials. CarbonCure’s cutting-edge research and innovation have garnered global recognition and prestigious awards, most notably the Carbon XPRIZE Grand Prize and induction into the Cleantech 100 Hall of Fame. CarbonCure’s investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Blue Earth Capital, BDC, Amazon, Taronga Ventures, 2150, Microsoft, Samsung Ventures, BH3 Growth Equity, Carbon Direct, GreenSoil Investments and Mitsubishi Corporation. Follow CarbonCure on LinkedIn.

About Abdin:

Abdullah Abdin, established in 1981 in Tabuk region, has grown into a leader in Saudi Arabia's construction materials industry. Specializing in ready-mix concrete, cement products, and asphalt, the company plays a pivotal role in the Kingdom's infrastructure development and urban expansion, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. With batching plants strategically located in Tabuk – Red Sea Amaala – NEOM, Abdullah Abdin ensures the seamless supply of high-quality and reliable construction materials. The company serves diverse projects, including THE LINE project, delivering high-performance products that meet the demands of modern construction. Dedicated to sustainability and innovation, Abdullah Abdin adopts advanced technologies like carbon utilization to reduce embodied carbon in its concrete products while maintaining superior quality. Through its global partnerships and contributions to groundbreaking projects, the company continues to drive progress and support the Kingdom's ambitious development goals. Follow Abdullah Abdin on LinkedIn.

About Gulf Cryo:

Gulf Cryo is a leading provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gas solutions, with a presence in 10 countries across the region. With over 70 years of experience, Gulf Cryo is at the forefront of the atmospheric gases industry and a key player in decarbonization efforts. As the region’s largest provider of Clean CO₂ solutions for the merchant market, Gulf Cryo champions a circular carbon economy by capturing and utilizing CO₂, decarbonizing industries. Gulf Cryo is also advancing hydrogen applications, with developments in hydrogen mobility and clean energy solutions, underscoring its commitment to a sustainable, innovation-driven future. The company has newly established an Applications & Technology Center in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing applied research and localization of technology. This center, the first of its kind in the region, focuses on testing, scaling and commercializing innovations from Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5-9, transforming solutions into market-ready applications. Follow Gulf Cryo on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Media Contacts:

CarbonCure Technologies
Mike Carter-Conneen
Sr. Director of Global Communications
Media@carboncure.com 

Abdullah Abdin
May Hany
Media & Communications Consultant
Media@aabdin.com 

Gulf Cryo 
Alissar Nasrallah
Regional Marketing & Communications Manager
anasrallah@gulfcryo.com 

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