Qatalum

Qatalum is an aluminium smelter plant located in Mesaieed Industrial Area that is a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro. ABB Group was awarded with a $140 million contract by Qatalum in 2007 to construct the electrical parts of the plant.[1]

Inaugurated in April 2010, it was the largest aluminium plant ever launched in one step. Its annual capacity in September 2011 was 585,000 metric tons of primary aluminium,[2] all to be shipped as value added aluminium casthouse products. A 1350 MW natural gas power plant has also been built to ensure a stable supply of electricity.[3]

References
  1. "ABB wins $140-million smelter project in Qatar". ABB Group. 20 August 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  2. "Qatalum at full production". Qatalum. 25 September 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  3. "Qatar Aluminium (Qatalum)". Qatar Petroleum. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
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