EGA tests Al Taweelah upgrade that could add 67,000 tonnes of output a year
Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium is testing a technology upgrade at its Al Taweelah smelter that could eventually lift annual hot metal production from two potlines by 67,000 tonnes while cutting energy use and associated carbon emissions. The UAE aluminium producer will install the new E40 technology on 13 DX reduction cells at Al…
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is testing an upgrade at its Al Taweelah smelter that could increase the smelter's annual hot metal production by 67,000 tonnes. The new E40 technology will be installed on 13 DX reduction cells at Al Taweelah, and the pilot aims to demonstrate its performance before potential implementation across all 808 DX cells at potlines 1 and 2.
The upgrade could also reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions by approximately 6% per tonne of metal produced. EGA has expedited the E40 pilot to coincide with the ongoing restoration of Al Taweelah, which has been damaged and shut down due to significant issues earlier this year. This move is part of EGA's ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency, as the company seeks to enhance production from its existing assets while lowering environmental impact.
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