Tag Archives: Alunorte

Trio of Energy Giants Kickstart Mendubim Solar Project in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec have commenced operations at the Mendubim solar project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state, marking a significant step forward in the country’s renewable energy landscape. Developed through a partnership between the three … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Mendubim Solar Plant Powers Up, Boosting Brazil’s Renewable Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Equinor celebrates the commencement of operations at the Mendubim solar plant in Brazil, adding 531 MW of solar power to its energy portfolio and marking a 30% increase in its equity power production in the country. The project, … Read the full press release

Aluminium Giant Hydro Collaborates with HILT CRC on Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium producer, has partnered with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) to advance decarbonization efforts. Through this collaboration, Hydro aims to leverage research expertise and innovative technologies to reduce emissions in … Read the full press release

Hydro Completes $1.11 Billion Sale of Stake in Brazilian Alumina Refinery and Bauxite Producer

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian aluminum company Hydro has successfully concluded a $1.11 billion transaction involving the sale of a 30% interest in the Brazilian alumina refinery, Hydro Alunorte, as well as Hydro’s 5% stake in bauxite producer Mineracão Rio do Norte … Read the full press release

Glencore joins Alunorte, MRN joint ventures with Hydro after stake acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Glencore has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Alunorte and a 45% stake in Mineracão Rio do Norte from Norsk Hydro for a combined equity value of approximately USD 775 million. Completion of the transaction is expected … Read the full press release

Hydro REIN, Hydro’s venture in the renewables industry, to form a joint venture in Brazil for the development of a combined wind and solar power project

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 1-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced that its subsidiary with focus on renewables Hydro REIN will form a new joint venture in … Read the full press release

Hydro REIN, la empresa de Hydro en la industria de las energías renovables, formará una empresa conjunta en Brasil para el desarrollo de un proyecto combinado de energía eólica y solar

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) OSLO, 1-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), una empresa noruega de aluminio y energías renovables comprometida con un futuro sostenible, ha anunciado que su filial centrada en las energías renovables Hydro REIN formará una nueva empresa … Read the full press release

Hydro reemplazará el fuel oil pesado con gas natural en su refinería de alúmina Alunorte en Brasil

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) OSLO, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), una empresa noruega de aluminio y energía renovable , ha anunciado que la compañía firmó un préstamo vinculado a la sostenibilidad de USD 200 millones para financiar … Read the full press release

Hydro to replace heavy fuel oil with natural gas at its Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 1-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has announced the company signed USD 200 million sustainability-linked loan to finance the replacement of heavy fuel oil with natural gas … Read the full press release

An initiative in Brazil to promote income generation and training of seamstresses in the community where Hydro’s alumina refinery and aluminium plant work

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 20-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has announced it is part of “Travessia Barcarena” initiative, which aims at promoting income generation and training of seamstresses in the … Read the full press release

Albras aluminium plant in Brazil resumes full operations following court decisions to lift the production embargoes on Alunorte 

Albras aluminium plant in Brazil resumes full operations following court decisions to lift the production embargoes on Alunorte 

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 22-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Albras has just announced that it decided to resume the normal aluminium production at the Albras aluminium plant in Brazil. Albras had to limit its production by 50% … Read the full press release

Federal University of Campina Grande study concludes that Hydro Alunorte can safely produce at 100% of its capacity

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 16-Jan-2019— /EuropaWire/ — A study carried out by professors from the Federal University of Campina Grande, recognized as a specialist in the field of chemical engineering in Brazil, also concludes that Alunorte, from the point of view of … Read the full press release

Alunorte reaches milestone in resuming normal operations at the alumina refinery in Pará, Brazil

On September 5, Alunorte signed two agreements representing a milestone to resume normal operations at the alumina refinery in Pará, Brazil. Alunorte has operated at 50% capacity since March. OSLO, 13-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreements include a technical Term … Read the full press release