Indonesia's Key BRI Aluminum Project Reaches Milestone with Successful Electrolysis Cell Energization

Published: Apr 27, 2026 16:28

Save

Recently, the Indonesia North Kalimantan aluminum project, a key Belt and Road Initiative project undertaken by the Sixth Metallurgical Construction Company, reached an important milestone — all 122 electrolysis cells in Section 3 of the electrolysis workshop were successfully energized in a single attempt, with all operating parameters stable and up to standard, meeting design specifications. This marked the project's smooth transition from the construction phase to the load commissioning and production sprint phase.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

1 hour ago

Shandong Alumina Refinery Lowers Liquid Caustic Soda Purchase Price to 570 Yuan/mt

[A Large Alumina Refinery in Shandong Adjusts Liquid Caustic Soda Purchase Price] According to SMM, starting from April 28, a large alumina refinery in Shandong adjusted the purchase price of 32% ion membrane liquid alkali, decreasing it by 20 yuan/liquid mt from the previous 590 yuan/liquid mt. The EX-Work price is set at 570 yuan/liquid mt，equivalent to approximately 1,781 yuan/mt(price adjusted on a 100% concentration basis).

1 hour ago

2 hours ago

SHFE Cast Aluminum Alloy Warrants Up 987 mt to 31,299 mt on April 27

[SMM Update] SHFE data showed that on April 27, the total registered cast aluminum alloy warrants stood at 31,299 mt, an increase of 987 mt from the previous trading day. By region: Shanghai (1,822 mt, up 0 mt), Guangdong (10,969 mt, down 60 mt), Jiangsu (3,987 mt, up 266 mt), Zhejiang (8,872 mt, up 181 mt), Chongqing (4,143 mt, up 600 mt), and Sichuan (1,506 mt, up 0 mt).

2 hours ago

3 hours ago

Active Trading of Cargoes with Invoices Dated This Month, Overall Market Short of Invoices [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review]

3 hours ago