Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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Notes:
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.

18 MARCH 2026 AL CIRCLE

Century Aluminum sees higher demand, restarts capacity, and plans 750,000-tonne smelter

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aluminium demand

Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is seeing support from strong demand for aluminium. Demand is linked to industrial activity and use in key sectors. Prices are influenced by the London Metal Exchange and regional premiums, which remain firm.

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The company operates smelters in the United States and Iceland. Its total production capacity is about 770,000 tonnes per year. In 2025, it produced about 638,000 tonnes of primary aluminium, and shipments reached over 647,000 tonnes. Its main plants include Grundartangi in Iceland, Sebree in Kentucky, and Mt. Holly in South Carolina.

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The Mt. Holly smelter is being brought back to full capacity. Production is expected to be restored by the second quarter of 2026. The company has also secured a power supply agreement with Santee Cooper until 2031. This supports stable operations.

Century Aluminium also holds a 55 per cent stake in the Jamalco joint venture in Jamaica. This provides alumina, which is needed for aluminium production.

In January 2026, the company signed a deal with Emirates Global Aluminium. The plan is to build a new smelter in Oklahoma. The project is expected to produce about 750,000 tonnes of aluminium per year.

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Among peers, Ryerson Holding Corporation (RYZ) reported aluminium shipments of 185,000 tonnes in 2025. Revenue from this segment was USD 1.15 billion, up 10.4 per cent. Constellium SE (CSTM) reported shipments of 1 million tonnes, up 6 per cent. Revenue from this segment rose 21 per cent to USD 5.1 billion.

Century Aluminum’s share price has risen strongly in recent months. Its valuation remains below the industry average. Earnings estimates for 2026 have also increased.

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CENX’s shares have risen 64.6 per cent in the past three months, compared to industry growth of 2.1 per cent. The company is trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 1.63X, below the industry average of 2.07X. Earnings estimates for 2026 have increased by 42.1 per cent over the past 60 days.

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