Novokuznetsk Aluminium Smelter (NkAZ)

The Novokuznetsk Aluminium Smelter started producing liquid metal in 1943 as Siberia's very first aluminium smelter.

NkAZ comprises six potrooms and one casthouse.The aluminium smelter has undergone a major re-equipment of its casthouse, allowing it to make high-quality products in high demand in both the domestic and international markets. In 2017, NkAZ produced 150 kt of alloys (70% of the smelter's total output). The smelter can make 300+ types of metal products.

In 2017, as part of its re-equipment plan, two RA-167 pots were installed on the pilot floor of the Novokuznetsk Smelter.

Development Plans

The conversion of all six potrooms in the reduction area to new, environmentally friendly Green Soderberg and pre-baked anode technologies developed by RUSAL's Engineering and Technology Centre. These technologies are connected to dry gas treatment units and an automatic alumina feeding system.

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