KEZAD Group has signed a 50-year land lease with Witthal Gulf Industries to establish a 15,340 sql lithium battery recycling plant in Taweelah.
The plans include a $10.8 million (AED 40 million) investment to develop the infrastructure to responsibly recycle lithium-ion batteries.
The facility will recycle end-of-phase batteries used in manufacturing industries such as electric vehicles, solar farms and other renewable energy systems.
The lithium battery recycling plant will recover materials such as black mass, copper and aluminium, and is said to produce sustainable alternatives.
Witthal Gulf Industries, part of Witthal Group, said it has a significant presence across the Middle East, Asia, and West Africa. It is involved in the sourcing and trading of materials such as rubber, tyres, minerals, and lithium ore.
Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, Economic Cities and Free Zones, AD Ports Group, said: “Both KEZAD Group and Witthal Gulf Industries are driven by the same vision for sustainability. The partnership is based on a solid foundation that will provide the platform for innovation, and focus on technological advancements that contribute to sustainable industry growth in KEZAD. KEZAD Group is excited to facilitate and support a project that offers sustainable solutions for industry waste and aligns with the UAE’s net zero goals.”
Suresh Kumar Nalappa (Vijayendra), CEO, Witthal Gulf Industries, said: “Witthal Gulf Industries is excited to start its journey in KEZAD. We are thrilled to be part of an ecosystem that only provides the best resources but also encourages collaboration and innovation. We are confident that with our shared goals for sustainability, we will continue to push boundaries, address market demands responsibly, and ignite a new era of growth for both parties.”
Image: The signing of the agreement for the lithium battery recycling plant. Credit: KEZAD Group.
