Qatalum to Commence Production in Late 2009

The $5.6-billion aluminum projct Qatalum has completed about 20% work, with site preparation at Mesaieed already finished. The joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Norway’s Hydro is expected to produce the first metal in late 2009, with first phase capacity at 585,000tpy and final production at 1.2 million tpy. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of WAM News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of WAM.