Vietnam's Dak Nong Aluminium Smelter Achieves First Power Delivery, Aiming for 450,000 tpy Capacity
[SMM Aluminum Express News] Vietnam’s first primary aluminium smelter, the Dak Nong project, has achieved its first successful power delivery, enabling equipment testing, integrated commissioning and preparations for pilot production. Developed by Tran Hong Quan Metallurgy (THQ) with NFC as EPC contractor, the project has a 450,000 tpy designed capacity and is being developed in three phases: 150,000 tpy initially, 300,000 tpy in early 2027 and full 450,000 tpy capacity targeted in 2027–2028. The electrical systems were successfully energised on the first attempt, marking a key step toward trial operations.