Saudi Arabia’s Oil Sustainability Program (OSP) announced the launch of a consortium ‘NovusCrete’ in collaboration with Neom (represented by the Design and Construction Sector) and other international entities.

The consortium partners include the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund), the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) as well as leading Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika and US-based startup ClimateCrete.

 The move is aimed at developing sustainable and innovative technologies in concrete production, focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector and enhancing the environmental efficiency of the materials used.

 The new consortium is supported by leading local and international entities, including the American Concrete Institute (ACI), which established Committee 243 – Seawater Concrete, responsible for developing reports, guidelines, standards and codes on the use of seawater in concrete.

NovusCrete Consortium, led by OSP, will aim to develop standards and codes on the use of seawater in concrete and promote sustainability in the building and construction sectors by recycling waste, extending infrastructure lifespan, and reducing the environmental impact of the sectors.