Production of primary aluminium (CO2 and PFC emissions

PFC EMISSIONS REPORTING FOR PRODUCTION OF PRIMARY ALUMINIUM

Electricity is the principal cost item in the production of primary aluminium.

Aluminium smelting is the most energy intensive of all industrial processes (with consumption of 15 kWh/kg of aluminium produced).

It is active in the production of aluminium as raw material.

Another large consumer is Hydro, which uses gas in the production of aluminium.

In 1902, Alcan was synonymous with aluminum production.

AoG also owns three electricity production units, located next to its aluminium plant.

Production of secondary aluminium where combustion units with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW are operated

all relevant data on primary aluminium production, anode effect frequency and duration or overvoltage data

all relevant data on primary aluminium production, anode effect frequency and duration or overvoltage data.

Regarding the development of certain economic activities, the Commission observes that the sector of aluminium production is not subject to specific State aid rules that could be applied to the beneficiary.