Materials science company Partanna Global recently partnered with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to enhance the carbon dioxide removal properties of Partanna’s patented concrete production process.
This initiative, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), integrates Partanna’s exclusive formula with KAUST’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to maximise the ecological and structural benefits of Partanna’s concrete.
Partanna Concrete pulls CO2 directly from the atmosphere over its lifecycle while avoiding emissions during production.
The process requires zero Portland Cement, a material responsible for 9% of the world’s CO2 emissions.
Instead, the company uses a binder made from natural and recycled materials available throughout the Kingdom, including brine. This binder is cured at room temperature, avoiding the need for industrial heating.
“Concrete produced using this process can be considered carbon negative and capable of generating carbon credits,” said Mohamed Eddaoudi, a professor of Chemistry at KAUST. “We are excited to accelerate the development of more efficient sustainable construction materials that capture CO2, showcasing a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.”
This partnership follows Partanna’s successful test-run at SRM, proving the effectiveness of their carbon-negative binder in existing concrete manufacturing processes.
Partanna continues to gain traction in the Gulf region, recently collaborating with ROSHN Group and Diriyah Gate Development Authority.
Reducing carbon emissions from the concrete industry
Partanna Concrete pulls CO2 directly from the atmosphere over its lifecycle while avoiding emissions during production. (Image source: Canva)
