Aluminium news

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  21 April 2026

  Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery

  44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
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  20 April 2026

  PPG launches first U.S. PVC-NI coil coating for aluminum pet food cans

  One-component PVC-NI coil-applied interior coating for aluminum DRD cans and easy-open ends; ready, cuts changeovers and waste, cures across lines, resists stains in wet pet food; brand-approved.
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  4 March 2026

  EU Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to Boost Manufacturing and Jobs

  The Act promotes EU-made low-carbon products, simplifies permits, and sets FDI conditions to enhance EU manufacturing, economic security, and supply chain resilience.
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  3 March 2026

  QatarEnergy Halts Downstream Production

  Production of urea, polymers, methanol, aluminum, and other products in Qatar is being stopped. Communication with stakeholders will continue.
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  23 February 2026

  AMAG Secures €75M EIB Loan for R&D Innovation

  EIB's first TechEU loan in Austria supports digital and green advancements, boosting Europe's industrial base and securing critical raw materials.
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  17 December 2025

  Commission Enhances Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

  The EU expands CBAM to more products, introduces anti-circumvention measures, and launches a fund to support EU producers against carbon leakage.

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  11 September 2025

  Borealis Unveils New Polypropylene for Battery Pouch Cells

  A new polypropylene concept enhances battery pouch cell efficiency, safety, and durability, supporting local material sourcing and aligning with EU battery initiatives.
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  4 July 2025

  Aluminerie Alouette Secures Long-Term Power Deal

  A new contract ensures power supply through 2045, with $1.5 billion for modernization, boosting competitiveness and sustainability.
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  22 May 2025

  Aluminerie Alouette Achieves ISO 50001:2018 Certification

  Certified to ISO 50001:2018, the company enhances energy management, supports decarbonization, and boosts competitiveness using Québec's hydroelectric power.
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  5 February 2025

  Aluminerie Alouette Plans $1B Investment in Sept-Îles

  Aluminerie Alouette seeks a long-term power deal to support modernization and decarbonization, ensuring economic and environmental benefits for Quebec.
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  4 December 2024

  Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum in Kokkola

  Arctial's study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts. Decision on plant construction expected by 2026–2027. Kokkola's infrastructure and green energy are key.
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  4 February 2019

  INEOS Urges Government to Revise Shale Seismic Policy

  INEOS criticizes UK's shale seismic limit as too low, risking manufacturing. Calls for policy change to boost energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.
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  28 March 2013

  UC RUSAL to Convert Aughinish Refinery to Gas

  The Aughinish refinery in Ireland will replace oil-fired boilers with gas-powered steam generators by 2014, enhancing economic and environmental performance amid a broader modernization effort.