Saudi Aramco and the American Concrete Institute today announced the launch of the Center of Excellence for Non-Metallic Materials (NEx), which aims to develop and enhance their use in the construction sector.

The center - which is based on the global headquarters of the American Concrete Institute based in the United States of America - works to accelerate the use of non-metallic materials and products in construction, which strengthens the institute's role as a world leader and a source for setting agreed standards, disseminating and adopting them in terms of concrete design, construction and materials.

Aramco's senior vice president for technical services, Ahmed Al-Saadi, explained that the company has developed solutions based on non-metallic materials and applied them within the scope of its business for more than two decades, and its advantages outweigh metallic alternatives, while at the same time addressing environmental and sustainability challenges, and at the same time exceeding the opportunities to use in Other sectors The oil and gas sector is much.

For his part, President of the American Concrete Institute Geoffrey Coleman stated that the center's mission will be to cooperate globally in the use of non-metallic materials in buildings by advancing research, education, awareness and adoption of technology, and the expansion of the introduction of non-metallic materials and products in buildings will improve sustainability and contribute to reducing carbon emissions. , And enhances the durability of the facilities and their life span.

Coleman indicated that Aramco is working to coordinate its efforts with the vision of the American Concrete Institute to effectively meet the requirements of this changing world, by setting standards for the development and use of non-metallic materials in construction and construction, expressing his happiness to receive Aramco's support in communicating with the concerned parties in this sector about the world.

The center plans to expand its scope to include the use of non-metallic materials as an alternative to other construction materials, such as materials for building façades, asphalt, and soil, and the center is looking to attract more partners from leading academic institutions, industrial destinations, technical bodies, standard setting bodies, and manufacturers. , And professionals.