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At a Glance
At A Glance
Reydarfjordur
Iceland
Location Type
Primary Aluminum
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Smelter Information
Fjardaal ("Aluminium of the Fjords" in Icelandic), is Alcoa's first greenfield aluminium smelter in more than 20 years, and one of the biggest development and economic projects in Iceland's history.
Construction of Fjardaal began in 2004 following extensive environmental review and approval by the Icelandic Government, and was completed in 2007. The facility consists of a smelter, casthouse, rod production and a deep-water port. Fjardaal reached full operation on April 8, 2008.
Designed to comply with Iceland's stringent environmental standards, Fjardaal uses advanced technologies and processes to set new standards for sustainable aluminium production in a clean-air, clean-water environment. Power is 100% renewable hydro. Emissions are reduced by advanced scrubbing technology. Process materials are managed so as to minimize impact on Iceland's fragile and pristine ecosystem.
At the same time, Fjardaal produces 940 tons of aluminium a day, with capacity of 346,000 metric tonnes of aluminium per year for shipment to Alcoa customers worldwide. It also generates more than 450 permanent Alcoa jobs, plus 300 more indirect jobs, in Iceland. And its revenues, payroll, and taxes provide a positive contribution to economic development in both East Iceland and the country as a whole.
With the start-up of Fjardaal complete, Alcoa is currently working with local authorities and other partners to explore the feasibility of a second smelter in Iceland, potentially to be powered by tapping Iceland's abundant geothermal resources. This smelter, planned for Bakki in North Iceland, would be the world's first such operation.
Fast facts on Fjardaal
Start-up: April 2008
Number of employees: 450
Production capacity: 346,000 MT/year
Power source: renewable hydropower
Fjardaal Links
Government approval
Official grand opening
Production begins
Norway anode plant
Proposed geothermal smelter
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