Qatalum Aluminum Production Curtailment After Gas Supply Suspension

Post Views: 123 Qatalum smelter Qatalum Aluminum Production Curtailment Disrupts Global Supply Norsk Hydro ASA has begun a controlled shutdown at its Qatalum smelter on March 3. The move confirms a major Qatalum aluminum production curtailment. Hydro acted after QatarEnergy announced a forthcoming gas supply suspension. Without gas feedstock, the smelter cannot sustain primary aluminum output. Hydro expects to complete the controlled shutdown by month-end. The company aims to reduce health, safety, and environmental risks during the process. However, a full restart could require six to 12 mont...