ENVIRONMENT

Gulf states partner to create rock from CO2

ADNOC and 44.01 are scaling up their Fujairah project to convert 300+ tonnes of CO₂ into rock

Fujairah is home to several unique rock formations, including the Rainbow Spectrum Valley.

Fujairah is home to several unique rock formations, including the Rainbow Spectrum Valley. | Credits: Rajith.kn, Shutterstock

While companies and countries across the globe converge in the quest to extract ore, an intriguing development in the Middle East is seeking to create mineralised rock from captured carbon.  The UAE's...

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