Hydro CIRCAL 100R | Near-zero carbon aluminium made with 100% post-consumer scrap

Hydro’s recycling plant in Clervaux, Luxembourg recently produced 130 tonnes of near-zero carbon aluminium with 100 % post-consumer aluminium scrap. This production milestone is a significant improvement, compared with the current 2.3 kg CO2/kg aluminium in Hydro CIRCAL extrusion ingot with 75% post-consumer aluminium scrap. The main challenge with using 100% scrap is to meet the needed composition. This was achieved by using a mixture of scrap qualities in a precise way.

Hydro’s 2025 strategy aims to strengthen Hydro’s position in low-carbon aluminium by investing in recycling. Hydro has set a 2025 strategic ambition to double its recycling of post-consumer scrap (PCS) and to increase annual recycling EBITDA by a range of NOK 0.7 to 1.1 billion by 2025. The use of PCS significantly reduces the CO2 footprint compared to pre-consumer/process scrap as well as primary aluminium.

Hydro is discussing with interested customers the first potential commercial applications of this ultra-low-carbon product.

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