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ACCELERATING THE DECARBONISATION OF THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY

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ACCELERATING THE DECARBONISATION OF  THE ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY The year 2024 marks a significant milestone for the Aluminium Sector , particularly in light of the commitments made at COP28 . As the global community pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, the Aluminium Industry is poised to play a pivotal role in these efforts. Decarbonizing the Aluminium Industry , however, is no small feat. It necessitates technological innovations and strategic investments across the entire value chain, from bauxite mining to aluminium production and recycling. Simultaneously, the industry must remain economically viable and competitive on a global scale . To achieve these objectives promptly, we need to harness both technological advancements and strategic decision-making. This includes determining the optimal approach and location for projects aimed at increasing production capacities, all while aligning with the proposed decarbonisation goals. Several technologica
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RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL IN VENEZUELA

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RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL IN VENEZUELA Venezuela , a Latin American nation, stands poised to unlock its substantial potential for generating clean energy from renewable sources. In this article, we will briefly explore the primary forms of renewable energy that Venezuela can harness to diminish reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with global objectives to decarbonize the energy system. HYDROELECTRICITY Venezuela has a notable hydroelectric generation capacity, especially in the Guayana region , where the Caroni Rive r provides a consistent and abundant water flow that is not affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon. Several dams have been built along the river, and there is still room for constructing new power plants. WIND ENERGY Venezuela also boasts significant wind energy potential, particularly in the north-western states of Zulia and Falcón, where wind speeds of eight to nine metres per second are common place. Other areas of the country, such as the east, north-central, sou
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GREEN HYDROGEN IN THE SHORT TERM, ...., HOW TO ACHIEVE IT?

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  THE GOAL It is a desire of the international community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with societal climate goals as much as possible; therefore, given its high volumes of emissions, the world industry is currently facing great challenges to adapt to this global clamour. THE CHALLENGE But how big is the challenge facing humanity? In accordance with the United Nations Organization , which promulgated The Sustainable Development Goals (Video https://youtu.be/0XTBYMfZyrM ) established Climate Actions as the GOAL 13 , declaring: The world must transform its energy, industry, transport, food, agriculture and forestry systems to ensure that we can limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C . LNOB (un.org) One of the problems facing this GOAL 13 is that an increase in global energy demand of between 25 and 30% is expected until 2040, which would mean an increase in CO 2 emissions for economies dependent on coal and oil, thus nullifying all actions and efforts aimed at
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GREEN ALUMINIUM IN THE SHORT TERM, A DREAM OR A REAL POSSIBILITY?

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  THE GOAL It is a desire of the international community to reduce , as much as possible,  greenhouse gas emissions in line with society's climate objectives as much as possible; therefore, given the high volumes of CO 2 emissions from the Aluminium Industry , this important sector industry faces great challenges to adapt to this global clamour . THE CHALLENGE But how big is the challenge facing the Aluminium Industry in terms of its obligation to support the fight against climate change? According to the International Aluminium Institute , the sector is responsible for 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions per annum, and must undertake a plan to substantially reduce its carbon footprint. Aluminium Sector Greenhouse Gas Pathways to 2050 - International Aluminium Institute This reality in turn faces the challenge that as a consequence of the electro-intensive nature of primary aluminium production , and the majority use of electricity generated from fossil fuels, 90% o
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