Incident at Sohar Aluminium Plant

Press release
Published September 20th, 2017 - 08:18 GMT

Sohar Aluminium
Sohar Aluminium

Sohar Aluminium has confirmed that it has re-energised the potline, and on Friday 15th September 2017 gradually began re-starting the pots and the production of aluminium. The company is still working closely with a team of industry experts to progressively return to full production levels as early as possible. The company wishes to thank all its employees for the positive progress and this major milestone towards a quick return to full production while keeping safety as a primary focus.

As hosts of the 21st edition of the Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), Sohar Aluminium will be taking the conference delegates on an exclusive site visit to its plant and facilities, to showcase its production capabilities in the most transparent way. Sohar Aluminium remains committed to demonstrating excellence and efficiency in its operations and is accountable to its entire stakeholder community.

Background Information

Sohar Aluminium

Sohar Aluminium was formed in September 2004 to undertake a landmark Greenfield aluminium smelter project in the Sultanate of Oman and is jointly owned by Oman Oil Company, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC - TAQA and Rio Tinto.

By implementing decades of industry insight in its design, specification and construction Sohar Aluminium has been created to ensure efficiency, environmental protection and the utmost safety of its workforce. The smelter has an annual production capacity of 375,000 tonnes of high quality Aluminium.

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