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12.08.26 - 12:36
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World′s Largest Alumina Refinery Outside China Abruptly Halves Output On NatGas Disruption (ZeroHedge)
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World's Largest Alumina Refinery Outside China Abruptly Halves Output On NatGas Disruption
Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro's Alunorte plant in Brazil, one of the world's largest alumina refineries, reduced output by 50% following disruptions to natural gas availability.
Bloomberg reports that disruptions to NatGas availability at Alunorte forced a 50% reduction in output and sent aluminum prices in London to a seven-week high. Hydro said production would return to full capacity once gas supplies normalize.
Aluminum rose nearly 2% in London and traded at $3,373 a metric ton. Alumina futures gained 1% in Shanghai.
NatGas is critical to Alunorte because alumina refining requires high-temperature heat and steam. The gas powers the Bayer process, which refines bauxite:
Digestion: Bauxite is mixed with caustic soda and heated under pressure to dissolve the aluminum-bearing minerals.
Evaporation and steam generation: Large boilers provide steam throughout the refinery.
Calcination: ...
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22.07.26 - 07:03
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Norsk Hydro: Operational strength delivering solid results (GlobeNewswire EN)
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Hydro's adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was NOK 8,923 million, up from NOK 7,790 million in the same quarter last year. Higher aluminium prices and product premiums contributed positively, together with improved earnings in the recycling business. Lower energy production due to hydrology and adverse effects from a stronger NOK contributed negatively. Hydro delivered strong profitability in the quarter, with adjusted earnings per share increasing from NOK 1.7 in the second quarter 2025 to NOK 2.2 in the second quarter 2026. Free cash flow was NOK 4 billion, with strong adjusted EBITDA partially offset by investments and tax payments. The twelve month adjusted RoaCE ended at 10.9 percent....
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