HPCL brings energy leaders, researchers and startups together at IISc Bengaluru to accelerate energy innovation through MC²+ IGNITE
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. today hosted the Bengaluru edition of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from the energy industry, academia, research, startups and the investment...
Energy costs drive China's August inflation as non-ferrous metals surge 20.8%
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
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South Africa: Load Shedding Curbs BHP Aluminium Smelters
...Johannesburg — BHP Billiton's aluminium smelters in Richards Bay are still feeling the effect of 2008's national energy crisis and experience regular load shedding.
BALCO calls bids to operate 1200 MW power plant in India
...The company, known as BALCO is seeking bids for the operation and maintenance of four units of 300 megawatts each at its aluminum complex at Korba in Chhattisgarh state.
Yuan Move Aluminum Impact Long-term -Minmetals
...China's Minmetals said appreciation of the Chinese yuan would not impact the country's aluminum industry immediately, but over time may accelerate an existing push towards production in regions with lower energy costs.
Steel Guru : Alcoa to cut energy use at <em>downstream</em> operations
... Its downstream manufacturing locations produce a variety of products, including turbine fan blades for jet engines, aluminum can sheet and ...
BHP, Eskom decouple Al prices from Mozal power contract
BHP Billiton has agreed to an amended power supply contract with Eskom for the 506,000 tpy Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique. "The agreement, effective 31 March 2010, removes the impact of embedded derivatives on Eskom's balance sheet, as well as all onerous conditions," said Eskom acting...
BRAZIL AL CONGRESS Alcoa could cut Alumar output on high energy <b>...</b>
... Alcoa could close lines at its Alumar joint-venture primary aluminium smelter in Brazil's northern state of Maranh??o due to high local ...
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-China to raise power prices for <b>...</b>
... Smelters use 13000-15000 kilowatts of electricity to produce one tonne of primary aluminium in China, one of the most power intensive ...
Cost Build Up Model for <em>Primary Aluminum</em> Ingot Production
... Following yesterday's article we posted on the cost of electricity in the production of primary aluminum , we thought it would be interesting ...
Steel Guru : Steriltie Energy joins hands with Evonik Energy for <b>...</b>
... Mr Siddiqi whole time director of the Vedanta Alumina Limited said that ???The other three units at Jharasuguda are expected to be ...
Aluminum industry cheering higher fuel-efficiency standards
Apr 02, 2010...The aluminum industry has applauded new fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks which were recently finalized by regulators.
Century Aluminum reopening could hinge on power agreement
Mar 11, 2010...Century Aluminium is actively working to restart its idled Ravenswood smelter but a few things must fall into place first for that to happen....Century Aluminum and come to a rate that reflects costs and allows them to be competitive......
Steel Guru : Chinalco Liancheng <em>aluminum</em> smelter to get power deal
Nov 30, 2009 ... He said that Aluminium smelters in China use about 14000 KWH for the production of one tonne of primary aluminum and the power fees take up ...
Cameroon <em>Alumina</em> Smelter Secures More Energy From AES-China <b>...</b>
Nov 25, 2009 ... Cameroon Alumina Smelter Secures More Energy From AES,China aluminium network-- Featured products display can provide various aluminium ...
Steel Guru : Hydro opens 50000 tones <em>aluminum</em> melt unit at German <b>...</b>
Nov 16, 2009 ... Maheshwar hydro power project on track ... Recycling aluminium uses only 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminium saving around ...
Hydro opens 50000 tones aluminum melt unit at German plant
Nov 16, 2009...Recycling aluminium uses only 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminium saving around 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide compared with average European primary aluminium production.
Pavilion Energy Resources Texas Aluminum Smelter Wind Energy JV
Nov 9, 2009...Pavilion Energy Resources, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PVRE) is pleased to announce that its Texas Wind Power JV has proposed to buy or joint venture into a mothballed aluminum smelter in Texas, which previously produced $700 million per year of aluminum from imported alumina.
Issue of commercial paper | Reuters
Aug 10, 2009 ... and downstream aluminium business; changes in availability and cost of energy and raw materials; global supply and demand for aluminium and aluminium ...
Aluminum Makers May Be Most Hurt by European CO2 Regulations <b>...</b>
Sep 18, 2009 ... Melting alumina requires so much electricity that London- based Rio Tinto and Alcoa Inc. are more affected by higher electricity costs ...
