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Technical papers presented by EGA experts at international forum in the USA
United Arab Emirates: Promoting its technology development expertise to leading industry professionals, Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") recently attended the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society's 145th Annual Meeting and Exhibition ("TMS 2016") in the USA. A total of six papers were presented by EGA at TMS 2016, along with two joint papers developed in collaboration with the University of New South Wales ("UNSW"). Further insights into EGA and its achievements in innovation were showcased at an exhibition stand alongside the event.
A singular highlight was the presentation of a Light Metals Division ("LMD") Young Leaders Professional Development award to EGA's Nadia Ahli (Lead Engineer - Process Development, Technology Development & Transfer), in recognition of her contribution to technological innovation. In addition, Abdalla Alzarooni (Director, Technology Development & Transfer) and Michel Reverdy (Senior Manager, Technology Transfer, Technology Development & Transfer) each chaired a session, on process control and modelling respectively.
"EGA's on-going participation in TMS reflects the company's commitment to knowledge-sharing for the benefit of the wider aluminium industry around the world," said Abdalla Al Zarouni (Director, Technology Development and Transfer: EGA). "The papers presented by EGA at the event provided insights into our most recent efforts to achieve continuous improvement in aluminium production across a range of areas - from product quality and operational effectiveness, to energy efficiency and environmental protection. During TMS, we engaged in a number of highly productive discussions with extremely valuable opportunities to connect with industry peers and potential clients for our technology."
EGA has been involved in technology development for more than 25 years, primarily at the EGA Jebel Ali Operations site, with the aim of continuous innovation in the aluminium process so as to produce the world's best quality aluminium products, made to order and delivered direct to customers, while achieving maximum operating efficiencies. An acknowledged innovator in the global aluminium industry, EGA models, implements and sells its in-house developed, proprietary reduction technologies. Indeed, EGA's new-generation DX+ Technology and DX+ Ultra Technology rank among the most efficient reduction cell technologies currently available.
EGA has also proven its capability to retrofit existing potlines. Following a seven-cell pilot study, the remaining 513 D18 Technology pots in Potlines 1 to 3 at EGA Jebel Ali will be replaced with D18+ Technology cells. The new D18+ Technology cells are the product of extensive in-house modeling aimed at incorporating more modern technologies and offer improved performance and economic competitiveness.
The main technical forum for the aluminium industry, the annual TMS meeting brings together more than 4,000 experts in the materials field for an exchange of technical knowledge, leading to solutions in the workplace and in society. EGA and its operating subsidiaries have participated actively at TMS for many years.
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About EGA
Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") is a jointly-held, equal-ownership company formed by Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi and the Investment Corporation of Dubai by combining their respective aluminium industry interests. EGA's core operating assets are Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL", also known as EGA Jebel Ali) and Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL", also known as EGA Al Taweelah), whose combined annual production capacity of 2.4 million tonnes per annum ("tpa") places EGA among the top five primary aluminium producers in the world, by volume. The UAE-based EGA also owns Guinea Alumina Corporation ("GAC"), a strategic bauxite mine and alumina refinery development project in West Africa; and is currently developing an alumina refinery in the UAE. In addition, EGA has plans for significant local growth and international expansion.
DUBAL, where commissioning began in 1979, operates one of the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelters. The DUBAL complex, built on a 4.75 square kilometre site in Jebel Ali, Dubai, comprises a 1 million tpa smelter, a 2,350 MW power station, a large carbon plant, extensive casting operations (more than 1.2 million tpa), a water desalination plant, dock and other facilities. DUBAL holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 29990, ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001 certification.
EMAL, where commissioning began at the end of 2009, is the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter. The EMAL complex, housed on a 6 square kilometre site in Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, comprises a 1.3 million tpa smelter, a 3,100 MW power station, a large carbon plant, extensive casting operations (more than 1.8 million tpa), a water desalination plant, dock and other facilities. EMAL holds ISO 9001, ISO 10002, ISO./IEC 27001, ISO 29990, ISO14001 and ISO/TS16949 certification; as well as OHSAS 18001 certification and NEBOSH certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
The combined DUBAL-EMAL portfolio comprises high quality primary aluminium products in three main categories: high purity and foundry re-melt products (for electronics and aerospace and automotive applications respectively); rolled products (for packaging, lithographic sheets and the automotive industry); and billets for extrusion and forging (for construction, industrial, transportation and automotive purposes). Busbars and anode bars are also made for the electrolytic process used to produce primary aluminium from alumina ore. Over 350 customers are served in at least 68 countries, predominantly in Asia, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas.
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