JNARDDC inks MoU with RUSAL for aluminium production and consumption

Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russian Union of Producers, Suppliers and Consumers of Aluminium (RUSAL) for the co-operation in the development of aluminium production, consumption and technology transfer between both organisations, The Hitavada reported.

Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC; Artem Asatur, Co-Chairman, RUSAL; M T Nimje, M J Chaddha, R N Chouhan, Dr Upendra Singh and Sanjay Wadodkar were present at the virtual meeting.

Some of the agreements include: promoting exchange of experience in order to take practical steps to increase aluminium consumption; Assistance in information exchange and communications between the representatives of Russian and Indian aluminium industry; Providing assistance in the development of technoparks (clusters) for the industry; Setting up joint ventures between Russian and Indian enterprises, including facilities producing high level aluminium products; Promoting contacts and information exchange in the field of new and high technologies in the aluminium industry.

RUSAL, a leading company in the global aluminium industry, produces metal with a low carbon footprint. The company is able to cut greenhouse gas emissions at all production stages by implementing innovative and energy-saving technologies.