OXAGON chief: People of 70 nationalities work at NEOM

OXAGON chief: People of 70 nationalities work at NEOM

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Foreign workers at NEOM belong to 70 nationalities, Vishal Wanchoo, CEO of OXAGON, the industrial city of NEOM, disclosed at the 2nd Saudi International Iron and Steel Conference 2022 here on Wednesday. The OXAGON chief said that they are building the largest city in the world. “NEOM, which will consume the largest amount of iron and steel during the next decade, would focus on the importance of carbon neutralization and the use of clean energy. The city is committed to applying the highest environmental standards within industries, construction, mining, and waste treatment,” he pointed out. According to Wanchoo, Saudi Arabia, through these mega projects and cities, faces a historic opportunity to lead the global transformation in renewable energy solutions, construction technologies, and modern industries compatible with the environment. OXAGON, the carbon emissions-free floating industrial city, will feature a port and a logistics hub. It will be a comprehensive cognitive city focused on robotics and artificial intelligence. Wanchoo revealed that the production of green hydrogen at NEOM will start in 2026 with a capacity of 650 tons per day. This will be used in industries such as green steel and cement with lower carbon content, and