Processing and recovering hazardous industrial waste from the Middle East’s largest refinery in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, Veolia is supporting the ecological transition of the region’s largest industrial complex through hazardous waste treatment, circular economy solutions, and local energy recovery initiatives. This vast industrial complex is driving its ecological transition through circular economy and local energy recovery initiatives.
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One of the world’s largest refineries

The Al Ruways site, operated by ADNOC Refining, processes over 922,000 barrels of crude oil and condensates per day, accounting for nearly 5% of the global production. In response to new hazardous waste regulations, Veolia has signed a landmark agreement to manage and recover the site’s waste.

Two advanced state-of-art facilities for optimized treatment

In partnership with Tadweer and Vision Invest, Veolia operates two hazardous waste treatment units that:

  • Process 70,000 tons of industrial waste annually, scaling up to 165,000 tons
  • Handle all types of waste: liquids, solids, sludge, and organic/inorganic matter
  • Treat naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) from oil drilling activities
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hazardous industrial waste treatment plants

70 000
tons treated annually, with a future capacity of 165,000 tons

Target
of over 50% In-Country Value (ICV) within 3 years

 

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Through this initiative, Veolia supports the environmental transformation of the oil industry, promotes local energy loops, and fosters circular economy practices in the United Arab Emirates.

 

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