Scatec has begun construction of the first phase of a major solar power project that will supply renewable electricity to the Aluminium Company of Egypt (Egyptalum), advancing the Egyptian producer's efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its aluminium operations. The first phase of the Dandara Solar Power project comprises a 569 MW solar plant supported by a 100-MWh battery energy storage system. The Norwegian renewable energy company has also signed loan agreements to finance the development, which was first announced in 2025. Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, the facility will supply clean electricity to Egyptalum. Once operational, the first phase is expected to generate approximately 1.4 TWh of renewable power annually and avoid more than 550,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide...
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) plans to expand its renewable energy capacity from around 12 gigawatts (GW) to 60 GW by 2032, marking a major step in its clean-energy expansion strategy. The target forms part of parent company NTPC Limited’s broader ambition to reach 149 GW of installed power capacity, supported by renewable energy, thermal expansion and a proposed entry into nuclear generation. The roadmap was outlined by P. Rahul, Deputy General Manager, Business Development – Green Hydrogen at NGEL, during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026. Alongside renewable capacity additions, the company is advancing green hydrogen, energy storage and green chemicals projects. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore "ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation,...
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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has recognised REAL Alloy with the Chain of Custody Standard V1 (2017) certification for aluminium scrap recycling and wrought and foundry alloys production at Grevenbroich and Deizisau plants in Germany, and also for central strategic, administrative, and service functions at headquarter in Grevenbroich. REAL Alloy facilities produce alloys to customers’ specifications by recycling aluminium scrap. The products are delivered in solid or molten state to customers’ foundries for the use in variety of industries like the automotive and packaging sectors. The ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification sets out pre-requisite criteria for the creation of a Chain of Custody for materials produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream...
Ariel Motor Company (AMC) unleashed their flagship HIPERCAR in a fully operational mode that resembles DC’s Batmobile but is a high-performance all-electric sports car. The company will roll out limited numbers of HIPERCARS, the short form of High-Performance Carbon Reduction. For the first time, fully activated prototypes were displayed featuring a lightweight aluminium chassis. AMC has a plan to run the samples through actual production, and that is why it was keen on displaying fully operational prototypes. It might have an unreal appeal but can be trusted for extreme performance, agility, lightweight and usage. Additionally, Ariel also provides zero-emission guarantees and a lightweight turbine range extender. The HIPERCAR is essentially run by electricity and will be purchasable in...
Yorkshire-based MetLase is an engineering specialist that has worked with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to revolutionise the making of crucial aerospace parts by cutting down the weight of the components by 12 per cent. The creation of these components would require 7000-grade aluminium, which has extreme internal residual stress and warps while machining. MetLase has 30 employees present at its high-end facility in Rotherham and has worked immensely hard with AMRC to run trails for the research suggesting the application of smart positioning to ‘lightweight’ structural airframe components. The company will use its expertise along with its MetElements hardware and software protocol. A row of distance sensors has been installed within the existing fixturing of a...
The largest fully integrated aluminium manufacturer in Sri Lanka and a member of the Hayleys Group, Alumex, recently launched a pilot project in the nation to collect used aluminium beverage cans (UBCs) as part of its initiative to care for the environment. Alumex is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability by ensuring the circularity of aluminium sourcing. Recycling aluminium can be called the need of the hour. With the world already dealing with issues like rising carbon emissions, growing global population, and increasing energy costs, recycling aluminium is proving to be a need than a cause of concern. The manufacturer established sizable bins at strategic points in densely populated areas and laid out plans to implement the project throughout the island. The effort promotes the...
Social inventories of primary aluminium in China have dropped over the weekend ended Monday, September 5, across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, following rises last week. Shanghai Metals Market data shows inventories have totalled 681,000 tonnes, down by 2,000 tonnes over the weekend and 1,000 tonnes compared to the last Monday. On Thursday, September 1, China’s primary aluminium inventories stood at 683,000 tonnes, accumulating 4,000 tonnes week-on-week. On Monday, August 29, the inventories amounted to 682,000 tonnes, gaining 3,000 tonnes over the weekend. The decrease in inventories over the weekend is primarily backed by Tianjin, Nanhai, and Chongqing as shown in the below chart: According to SMM, primary aluminium inventories in Tianjin have decreased by...
Caribbean Blinds, a window and door maker based in Sadbury, England has added some extra ground to gain a cumulative floor space of 30,000 sq ft to enhance the production of their flagship premium external shading system made of aluminium. The 10,000 sq ft upgradation would be utilised for hoarding the products or cutting them into profiles, aluminium extrusions and steel tubes of the desired shape. The existing part of the factory will be totally utilised for manufacturing the end products with an increased capacity of 10,000 external shading systems each year. The amalgamation of higher stock levels countered with enhanced production stations will amount to a decreased manufacturing time which would be of great value for the months of summer when the demand peaks. The Managing Director...
After Sichuan, another southwestern Chinese province that emerges as being affected by hydropower shortages is Yunnan, triggering concerns over potential output reduction in the province. According to the latest survey by Shanghai Metals Market, many smelters in Yunnan have expressed concerns over power supply, though having normal operations to date. A possible production cut in Yunnan, a major aluminium producing province leveraging hydropower, is anticipated to be adversely impactful for the entire aluminium industry. Yunnan, for having substantial hydropower resources and favourable policies for smelting, could manage to attract a sizeable amount of aluminium capacity over a few years. As per the current data, the installed aluminium capacity in Yunnan currently stands at around 5.63...
The importance of recycled aluminium in the extrusion sector is becoming more significant. On Thursday, September 1, Hydro marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its upcoming aluminium recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary. In a market where demand for greener aluminium is increasing, this new plant will solidify Hydro's position as a global leader and enhance its commitment to a greener future. The aluminium factory, which will be constructed next to Hydro's aluminium extrusion facility in Szekesfehervar, will make sophisticated alloys for extrusions utilised in the luxury car market. The new plant is anticipated to begin production in Q1 2024 and will have an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes. About 80 new jobs will be created due to the investment, estimated to...
According to our report from the Gulf region, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, has issued an order to restructure the board of sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat Holding with Finance Minister Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa as its chairman. Mumtalakat reported its standalone annual results in June 2022, which revealed a rise in profit for 2021 from a loss in 2020. Further, Mumtalakat has slightly more than $18 billion in assets under management. The investment holding company’s strategic investments division holds a portfolio of Bahrain-based strategic investments in companies like Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO). Today, with an annual production capacity of over 165,000 tonnes, it ranks as one of the region's largest manufacturers of...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly granted Alu-met GmbH, an Austria-headquartered producer and supplier of high-quality aluminium billets, with Chain of Custody Standard certification. The company has bagged the recognition for aluminium extrusion billets production from recycled scrap at casting facilities - Aluminium GmbH Nachrodt (Germany) and Speedline Aluminium-Gießerei GmbH (Austria), and also for relevant functions at the head office. Earlier, Alu-met received full ASI Performance Standard Certification for its Speedline Aluminium-Gießerei GmbH facility in 2020 and Aluminium GmbH Nachrodt in 2022. The ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification is given to those who create a Chain of Custody for material produced and processed through the value chain into diverse...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,310.5 per tonne last Friday and closed at US$2,305 per tonne. On the bright side power supply at Sichuan province has increased leading to a recovery of balance in the economy with aluminium production rising up. LME aluminium cash bid price stopped at US$2,308 per tonne, with a 0.11 per cent or US$2.50 per tonne hike on Friday, September 2, while LME aluminium official settlement price rested at US$2,309 per tonne, experiencing an increase of US$3 per tonne or 0.13 per cent. 3-month bid price witnessed a 0.02 per cent or 50¢ per tonne slump to stand at US$2,300 per tonne and the 3-month offer price also had a similar percentage subtracted from it, arriving at US$2,301 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price expanded by US$5 per tonne or...
IMIDRO reported that its subsidiaries had produced 222,053 tonnes of primary aluminium in the current fiscal year's first four months (March 21-July 22) to register a 27% increase in production compared with the same phase of the previous fiscal year. The Iranian Mines & Mining Industries Development & Renovation, known as IMIDRO, is a major state-owned holding company active in the mining sector in Iran. The South Aluminum Company contributed 95,853 tonnes to the total output. Iran Aluminum Company followed it with 61,478 tonnes, Almahdi Aluminum Company with 52,456 tonnes and Iran Alumina Company with 12,266 tonnes. Iran Alumina Company produced 80,986 tonnes of alumina powder in four months, the sole producer of alumina powder in Iran. The output increased by 7% compared to 75,396...
The supply resumption of one of Russia's main gas routes to Europe on 3rd September 2022 was scraped, which sparked fears of winter fuel shortages. It highlighted a dispute between Gazprom and Siemens Energy over repairs to the pipeline. After its short maintenance, the Nord Stream 1 pipeline was expected to resume its flow this week as European governments battle to control soaring gas prices. In spite of this, Russia abruptly cancelled the restart, citing an oil leak in a turbine. In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical crisis, Europe has accused Russia of weaponizing energy supplies, whereas Moscow blames Western sanctions and technical difficulties. Nord Stream's latest shutdown, which Russia says will last for as long as necessary to complete repairs, has added to fears...
On 2nd September 2022, Vedanta Limited-Lanjigarh stated that the country's foremost metallurgical grade alumina producer bagged multiple awards for its environmental, healthcare, and education initiatives. The alumina refinery bagged the first prize for ‘Environmental Protection’ at the 22nd Greentech Environment Awards-2022. Moreover, it took home top honours at the 9th Annual CSR India Award 2022 with its impactful initiatives in 'Promotion of Healthcare' and 'Promotion of Education'. GG Pal, the Deputy CEO at Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, said, “Sustainable development through excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance practices is central to how we run our operations at Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh. We believe that our progress as an organization should create a long-term positive...
This week, the primary aluminium industry has been in the news for multiple reasons. To begin with, China, the largest user of primary aluminium raw materials worldwide, expressed concern about the likelihood of a global recession and economic stagnation and warned of the prospect of reduced market size. As a result, the industry's purchasing power decreased significantly. Due to this, LME aluminium official price nosedived by US$88.5 per tonne to settle at US$2,406.50 per tonne. Besides this, on Thursday, the LME aluminium benchmark price fell to its lowest level in 16 months as new concerns about poor demand arose in the wake of disappointing economic data. On the other hand, rising energy prices caused Alcoa to reduce the output at the Lista aluminium smelter by one-third. Apart from...
Vedanta Limited further reduced its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices on September 2, in line with the continued downfall of the global aluminium price on LME. As per the revised price list shared by the company, Vedanta cut its aluminium ingot price by INR 6,250 per tonne to INR 212,000-241,500 per tonne. Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price also saw an increase of INR 6,250 per tonne from INR 225,750-233,250 per tonne on September 1 to INR 219,500-227,000 per tonne on September 2. Aluminium billet price also experienced a back-to-back slash on September 2 to come in at INR 221,000 per tonne. Vedanta links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which slid by US$62.50 per tonne or 2.64 per cent on...
The downstream sector has seen major advancements this week with Sistem Teknik installing a homogenising furnace at the former Alcoa smelter at Portoscuso, Italy which is presently owned by Sider Alloy Italia. This will enhance the billet forging process due to the incorporated electric heater cassettes and fans while saving major capital investment. Effective from September 1, Vedanta has cut down its aluminium wire rod price by INR 3,250 per tonne which has been an extreme hit and is the result of downgrading LME aluminium prices. The Swiss National Bank single-handedly raised Kaiser Aluminium’s shares by 7.4 per cent with the purchase of 2,600 additional stock shares of the company, closing in at 37,500 shares in all, costing US$3,531,000. Alcoa’s old smelting unit, situated at...
With the world moving towards sustainability, big aluminium players are transforming the way their enterprises worked in the past and adopting methods of waste management. It is therefore quite common to find recycled aluminium in the end-user sector. But overall, this week the sector has been quite busy with activities. Ardagh Group appointed AFRY as their engineering and consultation partner to smoothly continue operations at its newly opened Ardagh Metal Packaging factory and the Ardagh Glass Packaging factory in Brazil. The world’s largest aluminium catamaran developed by Incat, is a high-speed watercraft powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is being housed at the Incat yard in Tasmania, Australia. Kerala platforms from August 1 have been upgraded with Linke Hofmann Busch...
