Advancements in reduction technology improve specific energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Dubai

摘要

Established to add value to the energy resources of the Emirate, Dubai Aluminium (Dubai) began operating in November 1979 and has since been a substantial contributor to the national and regional economy. Today, Dubai operates the world's largest single-site smelter using pre-bake technology: 1,573 reduction cells arranged in seven potlines produce over one million tonnes of molten aluminium a year (2012: 1,025,266 t), the bulk of which (about 88%) is exported to close on 300 customers in 57 countries around the world.