Aramco and American Concrete Institute announce new Center of Excellence for Nonmetallics in Building and Construction
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Aramco Americas becomes founding member of US-based innovation hub
- New center aims to achieve more sustainable building solutions through
advances in nonmetallic technologies
Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A
Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials to develop and promote
the use of nonmetallic materials in the building and construction sector.
Based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, NEx will
focus on accelerating the use of nonmetallic materials and products in
construction, leveraging ACI's role as a world-leading authority and resource
for the development, dissemination and adoption of consensus-based standards
for concrete design, construction and materials.
"The Center's mission will be to collaborate globally on using nonmetallic
materials in the built environment by driving research, education, awareness
and technology adoption," said Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President. "Expanding
incorporation of nonmetallic materials and products in the built environment
will improve sustainability, contribute to a lower carbon footprint, and
enhance the durability and longevity of structures."
Commenting on the launch of NEx, Aramco Senior Vice President of Technical
Services, Ahmad Al-Sa'adi, said: "Aramco has been developing and deploying
nonmetallic solutions within our own operations for more than 20 years as they
offer superior lifecycle cost, efficiency and environmental advantages over
their metal alternatives."
He added: "The potential for using nonmetallic advanced polymetric materials,
however, goes way beyond the oil and gas sector and includes the building and
construction industries where there is significant potential. That is why this
new Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials offers enormous and
exciting opportunities."
Aramco is already a leader in the use of nonmetallic materials in oil and gas
facilities to reduce corrosion, weight and the cost of construction and
operation. This initiative with ACI is part of the Company's broader strategy
to enter new markets, leveraging its hydrocarbon resources and technology to
deliver advanced polymeric materials solutions across industries.
Nonmetallic materials are increasingly being deployed across multiple
industries, including oil and gas, construction, automotive, packaging and
renewables. They offer several advantages over metallic materials, such as
corrosion-resistance, reduced weight, increased durability, lower cost, and
improved environmental efficiency.
Over the past four decades, the American Concrete Institute has been convening
the industry's brightest minds to advance nonmetallic technologies. With
numerous published guides, reports, and specifications on nonmetallics in
concrete, including fiber-reinforced polymers and fiber reinforced concrete,
NEx will serve as a catalyst to incorporate more than 40 years of knowledge
into the further acceleration of nonmetallic materials and technology.
"Our founding member, Aramco, aligns with our vision to effectively meet the
demands of a changing world by setting standards for the development and
adoption of nonmetallic materials in building and construction," added Mr.
Coleman. "ACI is pleased to have Aramco's support in leading this dialogue with
industry stakeholders around the world."
The Center plans to expand its scope to include the use of nonmetallics in
other construction materials, such as composite cladding, asphalt and soil. The
Center looks to draw additional partners from leading academic institutions,
industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers and
professionals.
To learn more about how NEx is advancing nonmetallics and to get involved,
visit https://www.nonmetallic.org.
About Aramco
Aramco is a global integrated energy and chemicals company. We are driven by
the core belief that energy is opportunity. From producing approximately one in
every eight barrels of the world's oil supply to developing new energy
technologies, our global team is dedicated to creating impact in all that we
do. We focus on making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more
useful. This helps promote stability and long-term growth around the world.
About Aramco Americas
Aramco Services Company (d/b/a Aramco Americas) is the U.S.-based subsidiary of
Aramco, a world leader in integrated energy and chemicals, and has had a
presence in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Aramco Americas is a contributor
to the U.S. energy sector through research and development, venture fund
activities, asset ownership, as well as technology and digital transformation.
The company is headquartered in Houston, and maintains offices in New York,
Washington D.C., Boston, and Detroit. Aramco Americas is committed to being a
positive contributor in the communities where its employees live and work, and
to making a difference through outreach that benefits the arts, geosciences,
education and the environment. americas.aramco.com
About ACI
Always advancing – the American Concrete Institute is a leading global
authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its
consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training and
certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington
Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and a resource
center in Southern California. https://www.concrete.org
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