THE SLEEPING GIANT: WHY VENEZUELA COULD DOMINATE THE “GREEN ALUMINUM” MARKET
THE SLEEPING GIANT: WHY VENEZUELA COULD DOMINATE THE “GREEN ALUMINUM” MARKET In today’s global metallurgical landscape, aluminum has evolved from a simple construction material into a cornerstone of the energy transition. Yet in the age of decarbonization, not all aluminum is created equal. As the world urgently seeks “Green Aluminum” — aluminum produced with a low‑carbon footprin t — Venezuela holds a structural competitive advantage that surpasses nearly every country in the global Top 10. THE NEW GAMEBOARD: GEOPOLITICS AND SUPPLY SECURITY Beyond environmental concerns, the global industry has learned an expensive lesson in recent years: geographic concentration is a strategic risk. Events such as conflicts in the Middle East — particularly tensions linked to instability in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz — have demonstrated that relying on a single region for critical inputs threatens both price stability and global supply. In this context, diversifying production sources...