Alba commissions potline 6

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) yesterday officially announced the commissioning of its Potline 6 with the First Pot Energisation, taking its final steps towards becoming the world’s largest aluminium smelter. This achievement not only marks the beginning of a new era for the Company but also a breakthrough record as Alba brought forward the First Hot Metal milestone ahead of its scheduled date on 1 January 2019 – making it the fastest construction ever-delivered in the aluminium industry.

To mark the occasion, Alba held a celebration under the Patronage of Alba’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa. The Executive Vice President - Midstream Operations at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) Dr Ali Al Zarouni and other key EGA officials were the Guests of Honour at this celebration which was also attended by Alba’s Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, Alba’s Executive Management team, Bechtel Project Director Denis Garrity and other senior Bechtel officials.

Speaking on this milestone Alba’s Chairman Shaikh Daij Al Khalifa said: “Celebrating the commissioning of Potline 6 during the much-awaited National Day celebration makes it all the more significant as it will always be remembered. This milestone precedes the gradual ramp -up of 424 pots in Potline 6 which upon completion will make Alba the largest smelter in the world.” As at November 30, 2018, Line 6 Smelter’s Overall Progress exceeded 77 per cent (Engineering progressed by more than 96pc while Contracts and Procurement advanced by 97pc); Power Station 5 & Power Distribution System Overall Progress exceeded 80pc and 96pc, respectively