Product Brief

Al Ghurair Iron and Steel LLC (AGIS) manufactures Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Coils using advanced continuous galvanizing lines designed to meet the diverse needs of industries across the MENA region. These coils are produced by coating cold rolled steel with a layer of zinc through a hot-dip process at around 460°C, which enhances corrosion resistance and extends product life.

Registration Number

ICIS-202406-35

Status

Valid

Date of Issue

17-06-2024

Validity

16-06-2029

Geographical Scope

Global

LCA Author

Alan Beski Christopher

Certificate Holder

Company Overview

Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Coil

Al Ghurair Iron and Steel LLC (AGIS) is a premier manufacturer of flat steel products in the UAE, and notably the first and only cold rolling and hot-dip galvanizing complex in the country. Founded as a joint venture between the Al Ghurair Group and Nippon Steel Corporation of Japan, AGIS is strategically located in Abu Dhabi’s Industrial City (ICAD). The plant boasts an annual production capacity of around 500,000 metric tons, delivering products like hot rolled pickled and oiled coils, cold rolled full hard coils, and hot-dip galvanized sheets, primarily for the construction, fabrication, and general engineering sectors across the Middle East and North Africa.

AGIS places strong emphasis on quality, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility. It holds ISO 9001:2008 certification and adheres to strict health, safety, and sustainability protocols. Thanks to its proximity to major seaports like Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port, the company is well-positioned for regional exports and international trade. With its technical expertise backed by Japanese collaboration, AGIS continues to play a vital role in supporting the region’s infrastructure and industrial development needs.

Main Findings: GWP-GHG

The Declared Unit (DU) of this LCA is 1 metric ton and the findings below are expressed as kgCO₂e/DU.

Impact Category Unit A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1-B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 D
GWP-GHG kgCO₂e 1.73E+03 1.13E+02 1.21E+02 7.59E+01 ND ND 8.57E-01 5.82E+00 1.24E+03 3.05E-01 -1.58E+03

This indicator includes all greenhouse gases, excluding biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions, as well as biogenic carbon stored in the product, as defined by IPCC AR6 (2021). The indicator aligns closely with the Global Warming Potential (GWP) outlined in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, incorporating updated characterization factors and environmental impact indicators. Reading example: 1.57E-03 = 1.57*10⁻³ = 0.00157.