Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) initiated a technology upgrade pilot at its Al Taweelah smelter, which aims to improve productivity and efficiency. The company’s E40 technology is designed to upgrade existing cells to improve their performance and reduce energy consumption. “Continuous improvement has long been fundamental to how we operate at EGA,” said Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, […]
Hydro successfully produced aluminum using its new HalZero electrolysis technology for the first time. HalZero is a new primary aluminum production process that aims to achieve net-zero emissions. “This is an important milestone for Hydro and Norway’s technology and research communities, and a significant step forward in the development of HalZero,” said Eivind Kallevik, president […]
Hydro and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty signed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminum for the beauty and fragrance industry. The agreement sets out a shared roadmap between 2026 and 2030 to develop low-carbon aluminum for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging. “Our most ambitious customers often drive innovation by setting clear and […]
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, the joint venture between Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), released a new study highlighting the potential economic impact of its planned aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma. These impacts include thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity. “Oklahoma Primary Aluminum is a transformative, multi-generational economic opportunity not just […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), a leading aluminum producer based in the United Arab Emirates, and National Aluminium Company (NALCO), one of India’s leading aluminum producers, signed an agreement to transfer EGA’s proprietary DX+ Ultra aluminum smelting technology for NALCO’s major smelter expansion project in India. “We are glad EGA, a technology champion in the global aluminum […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) reported progress in restoring production at the company’s Al Taweelah site at the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The facilities — including the aluminum smelter and alumina refinery — were damaged by Iranian attacks that occured on on March 28. Following the attacks, EGA had significant volumes of metal on the […]
The aluminum plant Slovalco has reached an agreement with the Slovak government enabling the restart of 75,000 tonnes of primary aluminum production capacity. The agreement with the Slovak government marks an important milestone in the effort to resume full operations at Slovalco after operations were curtailed in 2022 due to high power prices. It establishes […]
By Alton Tabereaux, Contributing Editor. The global energy transition, electrification of vehicles, and increased demand for computing power in the wake of artificial intelligence (AI) have led to increased demand for batteries, advanced semiconductors, secure communications, next-generation aerospace platforms, and other components. In turn, this has resulted in increased demand for rare earth elements (REEs), […]
