Strataphy partners with Al-Ittefaq Steel to deploy geothermal cooling in steel manufacturing
Strataphy has signed an agreement to provide geothermal cooling as a service to the steel manufacturing facilities of Al-Ittefaq Steel Products in the Middle East.
Geothermal cooling startup Strataphy has signed an agreement with Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Company (ISPC), the largest private steel producer in the Middle East, to introduce geothermal-powered Cooling as a Service (CAS) for its facilities. This would be a notable project to exhibit the advantage of geothermal cooling in a hard-to-abate sector, significantly cutting carbon emissions while boosting energy efficiency.
“Steelmaking is one of the most energy-intensive industries globally, and reducing its CO? footprint has long been a challenge,” said Abdul Hadi A Al Yousef, Deputy COO of ISPC. “This partnership is a bold step toward transforming how we manage thermal loads in our operations. By adopting Strataphy’s cutting-edge geothermal technology, we are not only reducing costs but also demonstrating leadership in industrial sustainability.”
Ayaz Rizwan Khan, Senior Manager at ISPC, added, “Our plants demand continuous cooling at massive scales. Strataphy’s CAS model, backed by their proprietary technology, provides a reliable and sustainable solution while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 sustainability targets.”
Strataphy’s PrimeLoop system, combined with its patent-pending Smart IoT GeoExchange technology, leverages subsurface temperatures to provide continuous cooling with a Coefficient of Performance (COP) above 5—more than twice that of conventional HVAC systems. Offered through CAS, this service eliminates upfront capital requirements while ensuring predictable operational costs and measurable environmental benefits.
“Heavy industries like steel production are the backbone of economic growth, but they are also among the hardest to decarbonize,” said Ammar Alali, CEO of Strataphy. “With our CAS model, we are shifting geothermal cooling systems from a CapEx line item to a competitive and reduced OpEx; and this allows Strataphy to deliver predictable revenue while significantly lowering ISPC’s environmental footprint.”
Ahmed Alhani, COO of Strataphy, added, “Our technologies are designed for industrial-grade reliability. From heavy and medium industries to data centers, our scalable geothermal solutions provide 24/7 high-efficiency cooling with 50% less electricity use and a 30% smaller surface footprint.”
About Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Company (ISPC)
Al-Ittefaq Steel Products Company (ISPC) is the largest private steel manufacturer in the Middle East, known for its advanced production capabilities, innovative processes, and commitment to sustainability. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, ISPC operates fully integrated facilities with modern rolling mills, melt shops, and downstream operations. Its high-quality products, including billets, bars, and structural sections, serve construction, infrastructure, automotive, and energy sectors across domestic and international markets.
ISPC invests heavily in cutting-edge technologies and automation to boost efficiency and quality while reducing its environmental footprint. The company aligns with Vision 2030 by driving localized manufacturing, energy efficiency, and low-carbon initiatives. Through strategic collaborations with technology leaders like Strataphy, ISPC is at the forefront of decarbonizing heavy industries, ensuring long-term value and leadership in sustainable steel production.
About Strataphy
Strataphy is transforming geothermal cooling with its proprietary and patent-pending subsurface system design and wellbore completion technologies, which include an advanced geothermal cooling system and wellbore completion solutions. These innovations optimize heat exchange efficiency, adaptability across geological settings, and long-term performance.
At the core of this advancement is Strataphy’s technology, PrimeLoop and business model Cooling as a Service (CAS), which provides sustainable cooling without upfront investments. By leveraging advanced wellbore designs and subsurface engineering, Strataphy delivers a subscription-based solution covering system design, installation, and operations & maintenance (O&M). By combining patent-pending subsurface technologies with a service-driven model, Strataphy is leading the shift toward scalable, high-performance geothermal cooling to support Saudi Arabia’s energy transition.
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