Jun 7 2004
The first cell in the third and final expansion phase of Hydro Aluminium Sunndal is now commissioned, marking a new milestone in the modernization and expansion of what will be Europes largest aluminium plant. All cells will be on stream within the third quarter.
Section 3 of this expansion project consists of 116 electrolytic reduction cells, with an annual production capacity of approximately 90,000 tonnes of primary aluminium. The HAL 250 cells are now commissioned with an amperage of 275 kA.
Su 4 consists of 340 cells. In full operation, the potrooms in Sunndal will have an annual total capacity of 360,000 tonnes primary aluminium, also taking into accont the amperage increase that will take place in the potroom Su III.
The total investment for the expansion and modernization of the aluminium plant at Sunndalsøra is in the region of NOK 5.6 billion. Construction began during the summer of 2001 and will be completed by the end of 2004.
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