Muscat: Jindal Steel Oman and Oman Cement Company have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the sustainable utilization of approximately 1 million tonne of steel slag in Oman Cement Company’s clinker manufacturing process.
The MoU was signed by *Mr. Jiang Tao, Acting CEO, Oman Cement Company, a member of Huaxin, and *Mr. Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Steel Oman.
Under the partnership, steel slag generated as a by-product of steel manufacturing will be used as an alternative raw material in cement clinker production. The initiative will help conserve natural resources, reduce reliance on virgin raw materials and improve the productive use of industrial by-products.
The collaboration brings together Oman’s steel and cement industries to promote industrial symbiosis and a circular economy, while supporting efforts towards lower-carbon cement production.
The initiative also contributes to Oman’s Net Zero 2050 ambition by creating a circular link between two key industrial sectors and enabling the productive utilization of resources within the Sultanate.
Highlighting on MoU signed, Mr. Jiang Tao, Acting CEO, Oman Cement Company was delighted to say:
“This collaboration reflects Oman Cement Company’s commitment to translating Oman Vision 2040 into action. Steel slag utilization in our process will conserve natural resources, reduce industrial waste, and advance the circular economy. At OCC, sustainability is a strategic priority, and through innovation and strong industrial partnerships, we aim to create measurable environmental and economic value while contributing to a more competitive and sustainable Oman.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Harssha Shetty, CEO, Jindal Steel Oman, said:
“This partnership is an important step towards building a more sustainable and resource-efficient industrial ecosystem in Oman. By finding productive applications for steel slag in cement production, we are turning an industrial by-product into a valuable resource while supporting Oman’s circular economy and Net Zero 2050 ambition.”
The partnership reflects the commitment of Jindal Steel Oman and Oman Cement to developing practical sustainability solutions and creating greater value from industrial resources in Oman.