Mt. Holly smelter secures power deal
Century Aluminum makes another step toward restarting idle capacity at Mt. Holly in South Carolina.
Tag: Energy
Cracking the code on affordable electricity for smelting
Debates are underway on how to get more supply to electric grids
Canada’s $5bn relief fund with aluminum focus rekindles debate over subsidies
Canada's new Strategic Response Fund for tariff-hit industries has triggered sharp criticism, drawing in questions over subsidies, trade imbalances, and whether U.S. and Canadian aluminum markets are as different as an industry group suggets.
Market sector deep dive: Solar
An in-depth look at how solar installations shape aluminum demand and U.S. market dynamics amid growing domestic capacity and the rising panel imports in the run-up to tariffs.
Update on the state of electricity supply-demand in the U.S.
Recent IEA data underscores an erratic electricity supply mix alongside sharply rising demand, with future prices signaling poor economics for operating an aluminum smelter and pointing instead to behind-the-meter generation backed by outside financing.
Section 232 derivative guide, Part 2: Transformers, wire and cable
Part 2 of a deeper look at the expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminum derivatives.
Section 232 derivative guide, Part 1: Appliances, vehicles and tools
Part 1 of a deeper look at the expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminum derivatives.
Grid upgrades starting to cope with rising electricity demand
A massive wave of U.S. grid investment is set to supercharge demand for aluminum transmission cable.
Ball’s western re-entry and the regional can making pressures
Ball’s decision to build a new plant in Oregon revives its Western footprint, but it also highlights strain that has made can making difficult in the region.
Rolls-Royce to expand SC engine plant on data center demand
These expansions are being driven by the rapid growth of data centers, which are putting electric grids under pressure.