Vietnam's Dak Nong Aluminium Smelter Achieves First Power Delivery, Aiming for 450,000 tpy Capacity

Published: Jul 15, 2026 10:53

Save

[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.

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 for 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

4 mins ago

[Live] Analysis of Power Cable Development Patterns in the 15th Five-Year Plan, Copper and Aluminum Market Analysis, Exploring Opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, and Outlook for PV Enamelled Wire

4 mins ago

3 hours ago

China's Real Estate Investment and Sales Decline in H1 2023, Pending Inventory Down Slightly

[SMM Aluminum Express] Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that in January-June, national real estate development investment amounted to 3,807.4 billion yuan, a YoY decrease of 18.0%; of this, residential investment was 2,930 billion yuan, down 17.8%. In January-June, the floor space of newly built commercial buildings sold totaled 401.4 million m², a YoY decrease of 11.6%; of this, residential floor space sold declined by 12.4%. The sales revenue of newly built commercial buildings was 3,794.5 billion yuan, down 13.6%; of this, residential sales revenue fell by 13.7%. At end-June, the floor space of commercial buildings pending sale stood at 763.15 million m², a YoY decrease of 0.9%. Of this, the floor space pending sale for less than 3 years was 561.67 million m², a decrease of 3.5%.

3 hours ago

China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops to 11,900 mt

[SMM Aluminum Flash] China's daily inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots across major consumption regions stood at 11,900 mt today, down 109 mt from the previous trading day.

3 hours ago