Union Cement Company | Sustainability | Union Cement Company (UCC)

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About Us

Union Cement Company (UCC) is the first cement producer established in the United Arab Emirates. The journey started in 1972 when the first plant was set up in the Khor Khwair Industrial Area. It was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1973. Two years after, in 1975, the first line was commissioned.
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Our Business

We are committed to provide products of the highest standard. Union Cement Company was the first cement manufacturer in the Middle East, to have obtained the ISO and API certifications. Our products have been used in several prestigious projects in the UAE. We are one of the leading exporters of cement and clinker with the option of different packing modes to adapt to customer needs. At present we export to the Markets in Gulf, Middle East, East Africa and Asia.
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Sustainability

We are a socially responsible organisation that gives equal importance to upliftment of Emiratis as a community and adapting sustainable ways of doing business. We partner with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization to support their initiatives, conduct summer programs for school students, work towards infrastructure development and contribute in celebration of national festivals. We are also focused on changing our manufacturing practices to find sustainable alternatives to minimise consumption of non-renewable resources.
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Union Cement Company has been growing along with Ras Al Khaimah. We have been actively involved in Emiratisation initiatives, celebration of National Festivals, Education, and social upliftment initiatives. Our contribution has been consistently acknowledged by the media and the Government of UAE, and has been given widespread coverage through the years.
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We take pride in building a work environment that is safe, healthy and happy. Here team comes before the individual, we encourage people to take new challenges, try new things, learn together and succeed. A diverse team comprising of people from twenty plus countries across works together to achieve new milestones every day. Here we believe in raising the bar.
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Working towards building the national infrastructure, developing the community and finding sustainable ways of doing business

Corporate Social Responsibility

A socially responsible organisation, we partner in a variety social developments projects that works towards the upliftment of Emiratis as a community

Govt. Partnerships: We partner with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization to support UAE Vision and Emiratization initiatives such as Wajehni, Open days and Accelerator program to attract UAE Nationals and introduce them to the Industry and Private Sector.
Sustainable Learning: We conduct summer programs for school students to memorize the Holy Quran in nearby mosques, in collaboration with the Institution for the Holy Quran and its sciences. We also provide learning opportunities through sponsorships, vocational and summer training.
Infrastructure Development: Construction and maintenance work by providing cement bags. Our cement products have been used in several prestigious projects like the Dubai Golf Club, Burj Al Arab, and Abu Dhabi Mall, to name a few.
Celebrations: We sponsor the National Day Celebrations in Ras Al Khaimah and other activities such as, the Year of Tolerance, Zayed Humanitarian Day etc.

YOUR WASTE, OUR RESPONSIBILITY!

At Union Cement Company, we are committed to sustainable practices and environmental responsibilities. Our Alternative Fuels & raw materials initiative offers effective and eco-friendly waste management solutions. We specialize in the safe disposal of waste from various industries and companies, ensuring that these materials are repurposed or managed in compliance with environmental regulations. By collaborating with us, you contribute to reducing landfill usage and promoting a greener future.

If you have industrial or commercial waste that needs disposal, we would be delighted to partner with you. Reach out to us today at info@uccrak.com and let’s work together towards sustainability.

Sustainable ways of doing business

Waste Heat Recovery
Power Generation
Capacity : 26.5 MW

Transitioning to the
use of Alternate
Fuel Resources

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Environment

We are committed to finding sustainable alternatives to minimise consumption of non-renewable resources

Clean Energy: We have upgraded our Waste Heat Recovery Plant from 12 MW to 26.5 MW using the latest technology. The waste heat from the Kiln is being utilized to generate power, thereby reducing dust and gas emission to the environment and minimizing depletion of fossil fuels.
Sustainable Alternatives: We are working towards achieving hundred per cent alternate fuel resources in the clinker making process. Fuel is a primary cost and one of the most non-sustainable factors in the making of fuel. We have been focusing on identifying different sources for alternative fuels. In addition we are also using Spent Pot Lining, Copper slag, Medical & pharmaceutical wastes etc., materials that would have ended up in land-fills and caused soil and environmental pollution.
Water Conservation: Our manufacturing processes follow the principles of reduce-reuse-recycle and we ensure to minimise use of water which is a scarce resource, and we aim at becoming a water positive company.

Waste Heat Recovery (WHR)

power plant utilizes the waste heat from the kiln cooler outlet and Pre-Heater outlet boilers installed to generate high pressure & low-pressure steam which drives and generates power by Steam Turbine Generators.

WHR Power Plants Total Power Generation capacity: 31.50 MW

UAE first WHR Power Plant commissioned and power generation in Jan-2013. WHR-1: 15 MW.

Plant commissioned and power generation from Jul-2020. WHR-2: 16.50MW with AQC-2 boiler.

WHR-1: 15 MW with SP-C, SP-K & AQC-1 Boilers

UAE first WHR Power Plant commissioned and power generation from Jan-2013.

WHR-1 Steam Turbine and Generator (TG-1)

WHR-2: 16.50MW with AQC-2 boiler

Plant commissioned and power generation from Jul-2020.

WHR-2 Steam Turbine and Generator (TG-2)

AQC 2 Boiler

RDF Journey at UCC

RDF Feeding System project was successfully completed and started Operations in July 2024,

Union Cement Company (UCC) is at the forefront of sustainable cement production, seamlessly incorporating Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR) into its operations. The company effectively utilizes mainly Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) and some other alternative fuels. This innovative approach not only reduces landfill waste but also decreases dependency on fossil fuels, leading to significant reductions in carbon emissions, green standard compliance and environment friendly approach.