Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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There may be a difference when calculating the price with respect to import volume, carbon price, and benchmark emissions, as the embedded formula may result in minor variations due to decimal rounding. Therefore, the actual value may vary.

CBAM is applicable to trade volumes starting from 50 metric tonnes. For trade volumes below 50 metric tonnes, CBAM does not apply.

Usage Procedure – How to use the CBAM Calculator Sheet

Enter or update values only in the INPUT
PARAMETERS section (Highlighted in blue) , including
the carbon price, benchmark emissions, CBAM
chargeable percentage (as per the phase-in year),
and imported quantity.

The system will automatically calculate the payable
emissions and the total CBAM cost (€) based on the
inputs provided.

Notes:
• Change any input value to automatically update CBAM cost.
• Formula used: Carbon price × payable emissions × quantity.
• Model aligned with CBAM supplier-side illustrative methodology.

22 JULY 2026 AL CIRCLE

Alvance British Aluminium begins £400K hydro power upgrade to support aluminium production

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Lochaber power station upgrades.

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Alvance British Aluminium is carrying out a maintenance and investment programme at its Lochaber Power Station. The hydroelectric power station provides the renewable electricity required for the production of low-carbon primary aluminium at the Lochaber Smelter in Scotland.

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As part of the 2026 programme, all five generators at the power station are undergoing inspection and refurbishment. The work is being planned using a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process developed in partnership with engineering company Trillium to identify potential equipment risks and prioritise maintenance activities.

The company said the maintenance programme is aimed at ensuring a safe, efficient and reliable power supply while supporting future aluminium production at the site.

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Electrical maintenance on Generator L1 is being carried out by Andritz, the original equipment manufacturer responsible for the design and construction of the generator.

The investment programme will also help maintain the power station's ability to provide balancing reserve services to the UK's national electricity grid. These services help stabilise the electricity network during fluctuations in demand while making efficient use of water stored in the hydroelectric system.

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Alongside the maintenance work, Alvance British Aluminium is upgrading the station's electrical control systems. Under a three-year investment programme worth GBP 400,000 (USD 536,000), Andritz will install two additional Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs). The first AVR was commissioned in 2025, with the remaining two scheduled for installation over the coming years.

The company said the additional AVRs will improve generator output control and voltage regulation, helping the power station continue to meet National Grid Code requirements while supporting reliable renewable power generation for aluminium production.

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