Aluminium

EC 231-072-3

projects tracked
3
active
2
producing plants
3

Also known as aluminio.

Aluminium projects

chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing aluminium, of which 2 are active.

  1. 1 project Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 1 project FID / Sanctioned
  4. none Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 expansion and 1 revamp / retrofit.

What moved recently

  • 6 May 2026 Trafigura Egyptalum Nag Hammadi Aluminium Smelter and Anode Plant · Announced / Concept · Egypt

Latest news on aluminium

23 October 2026
Aluminerie Alouette secures $28.5 million from Strategic Response Fund

Funding backs modernization to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency; two SRF-backed projects ($135M) target carbon anodes and bath-covering particle size, due 2027.

19 October 2026
Trafigura: Metals supply chains are becoming more connected

Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.

12 October 2026
PTT/GC-backed Yaek Lak Turn x Mai Trawm expands material streams, adds PRISM in year two

Project added used cooking oil and stretch plastics, collected 170,000+ kg of recyclables, cut over 400,000 kg CO2e, and runs Recycle Stations at six PTT sites on weekends.

5 October 2026
BASF expands Ultrason PAES for AI-driven E&E components

Polyarylethersulfones (PSU, PESU, PPSU) targeted at fiber-optic connectors, cable jacketing, magnet wire insulation and thermal-management parts, with processing support.

2 October 2026
Indaver and Sleco open Doel site for Voka Open Business Day

Public tours show energy-from-waste operations, lamp recycling, bottom-ash recovery and a landfill viewpoint across themed routes with music and family activities.

29 September 2026
Aptar Beauty and BVLGARI win Formes de Luxe Award 2026

10 ml refillable travel spray using Nomad Refill tech wins Formes de Luxe Award; custom anodized-aluminum casing with marble cap and patented connector for fast, clean refills.

18 September 2026
Sinopec: five technical devices picked in NEA sixth major energy equipment batch

Five technologies, including a 10 kW assembled aluminum‑air emergency power unit and a 500 standard m3/h methanol‑to‑hydrogen unit, were among 90 national selections.

24 August 2026
Statkraft and Hydro: PPA for 876 GWh/year 2031–2040

Secures 876 GWh/year from 2031–2040 (~8.8 TWh total) with delivery in Norwegian price area NO5; follows April 2026 deals covering 2029–2038.

28 July 2026
Toray develops resin-film substrate for anode current collectors

Resin-film substrate for anode current collectors matches copper performance, cuts collector weight 50–60%, reduces cell weight ≈10%, produced at 4.5 µm and sampled to customers.

20 July 2026
tk accelis outlines mid-term targets and spin-off plan at Capital Markets Day

Presents >4% sales CAGR and 4–5% adjusted EBITDA margin targets, details growth strategy and plans a minority-stake spin-off subject to thyssenkrupp shareholder vote on 7 Aug 2026.

Aluminium plants by country

chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing aluminium in 3 countries.

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