Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to launch the NovusCrete consortium, a global initiative aimed at developing and accelerating the adoption of sustainable and durable saltwater concrete. The consortium, led by the Kingdom’s Oil Sustainability Program, also aims to set standards for using seawater in concrete production, promote sustainability in construction by recycling waste, and extend the lifespan of infrastructure while reducing environmental impact.
Key Saudi organizations involved in the consortium include the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Investment Recycling Company, NEOM through its Design and Construction Sector, Sika, and ClimateCrete. The consortium’s focus will be on creating sustainable technologies for concrete production, particularly those that reduce the construction sector’s carbon footprint and enhance material efficiency.
The partnership also seeks to promote the use of seawater concrete solutions utilizing local materials to boost Saudi Arabia’s construction sector. The signing ceremony, held in Riyadh, was attended by notable figures such as Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of PIF; Saad Al-Qasabi, Governor of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization; and Khalid Al-Salem, President of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.
The NovusCrete consortium also includes international organizations like the American Concrete Institute. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which strives to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.
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