Could CCUS bring UAE steel-making to net-zero emissions?

In the best-case scenario, decarbonizing the steel industry yields a 96.5% reduction in that industry—a total 8.6% reduction relative to the BAU scenario in EII. With only 3.5% of BAU emissions remaining in that industry, CCUS could easily bring UAE steel-making to net-zero emissions.

What is the most effective steel mitigation policy in the UAE?

The single most effective mitigation policy in the UAE’s steel industry, which produces steel via the EAF route, is also the decarbonization of the power supply. This is despite the fact that it targets only power-related emissions, which form a smaller component of the total emissions factor than process-related emissions.

How much CO2 does the UAE emit per capita?

Per capita CO 2 emissions in the UAE boomed in the late 1960s, reaching a high of 100 tonnes in 1969. They have since been decreasing but are still among the top 10 highest in the world at 21.8 t per capita in 2021 . The total annual emissions are relatively low, constituting ~0.55% share of global emissions in 2021 .

What are the three main emitting industries in the UAE?

The three main emitting industries in the UAE are aluminium, steel and cement (Fig. S3 in the online Supplementary Data shows their activity levels). For EII, data were not available from UAE sources. Production levels for cement, steel and aluminium were found on the US Geological Survey website and collected for all available years.