The US aluminium industry’s dependence on Canada extends far beyond primary aluminium imports. While Canada supplies around 75 per cent of US imported primary aluminium, covering roughly 60 per cent of the country’s annual aluminium usage, it is also a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and...
Voya Energy has unveiled an aluminium-based power system that converts low-grade aluminium scrap into electricity through a low-temperature electrochemical process, offering a potential new route for aluminium recycling, energy storage and off-grid power generation. The Hayward, California-based...
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On December 5, two Chinese companies, Chinalco Zhengzhou Enterprise and Henan Tianchen Xinyuan Environmental Protection Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., signed a strategic framework and new green energy supply technology and equipment cooperation agreement. This agreement signifies an...
The recently held 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, in Dubai from November 30 until December 12, featured the 'Global Stocktake,' a comprehensive assessment of the world's progress on climate change in alignment...
The Department of Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently revealed the national list of green manufacturing in 2023, with Dongxing Aluminum Longxi Branch making the cut as a National Green Factory. In order to promote...
Alcoa Corporation has scheduled a series of meetings with primary stakeholders to address concerns regarding the San Ciprián complex, which comprises an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter. This week, representatives of their Spanish operating subsidiaries will be meeting with representatives...
Cutting-edge sensor solutions transform the aluminium industry, improving safety, efficiency, and productivity through accurate monitoring and condition-based maintenance. Despite its pivotal role in modern manufacturing, the aluminium industry grapples with significant challenges. These include...
Aluminium value chain is a complete and thriving industry in Europe, with over 600 plants across 30 European countries. Presently, 9 million tonnes is Europe’s annual demand for primary aluminium, and by 2050, the demand is expected to grow till 18 million tonnes. However, production has seen a dip...
Ma Zhenglan, the secretary of the Party Committee and the chairman of Henan Energy, held a meeting with Shi Zhirong, the secretary of the Party Committee of Chinalco, on November 28. During the meeting, both parties emphasised the importance of enhancing communication and collaboration, working...
Alubar, a prominent maker of aluminium electrical cables in Latin America, was honoured with the Supply+ Award in the Excellence in Performance category at an event held in Rio de Janeiro in November. The inaugural edition of the award, organised by Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica SA...
LME aluminium opened at US$2165.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2169.5 per tonne and US$2140 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2141 per tonne, down 1.13 per cent. The LME aluminium live price chart , on December 6, registered a downward trend, with the LME aluminium...
Energy Transition Changemakers is an initiative led by the COP28 UAE Presidency that seeks to promote cooperation among private sector entities in implementing innovative and internationally scalable solutions to reduce carbon emissions. As per the information, Hydro was acknowledged by the COP28...
Mazad, a company responsible for managing the public and electronic auctions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed a cooperative agreement with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), a major global aluminium smelting company. This agreement aims to initiate a project that involves dismantling and selling two of...
Following a public announcement by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Henan Wanda Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. was recently honoured with the "National Green Factory" for 2023. Since being named an Energy Carbon Management Demonstration Enterprise last year, the firm has...
Schneider Electric, a worldwide leader in digital transformation in energy management and automation, has recently formed a strategic alliance with National Power Investment Group Digital Technology Co., LTD. (hereafter referred to as "Power Investment Digital Division") to jointly explore the...
Background Though the industrial production of aluminium in a reduction cell was started in the 1850s, the computer control of reduction cells did not start until the 1960s. There are several systems used today, of which most are supplied as a package by the technology provider. There are,...
Recently, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Energy Bureau released a statement regarding the implementation of green power supply projects. Chinalco Group's "Baotou Aluminum Industrial Park Green Power Supply Project" and "Baotou Aluminum Coal-fired Power Plant Renewable Energy Alternative...
Elval, the aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor S.A. has reportedly purchased SMS group’s Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite to install in its flat-rolled aluminium manufacturing plant in Oinofyta, Greece. Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite is an integrated solution for energy,...
Mytilineos and Karatzis, two leading companies in Greece, have recently signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) that will pave the way for the construction of three large photovoltaic plants in the country. This initiative will not only boost the country's renewable energy sector but also bring...
Tractors Singapore Limited (TSL), a Cat dealer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Caterpillar to supply engines for Penguin International. Penguin is a renowned manufacturer of aluminium-hulled workboats, patrol craft, and passenger ferries. The company's flagship design is the Flex,...
